About Breakell
The surname Breakell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bracca" or "Brac(c)a," which means "trousers" or "breeches." The addition of the suffix "-ell" indicates "little" or "son of," thus making Breakell mean "son of Bracca" or "son of the one who wears trousers." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who wore distinctive trousers or as an occupational name for a tailor or maker of trousers.
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The surname Breakell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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