Broca
Broca Meaning & Origin
About Broca
The surname Broca is of French origin and is derived from the word "broche," meaning "spit" or "skewer." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a cook or a butcher, specifically one who used a spit or skewer for roasting meat. The surname Broca is relatively rare and is primarily found in France and other French-speaking regions.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Broca is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Broca: 103
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 157234
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.03
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broca based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Broca is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Broca in Braille
Here's how to represent Broca in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Broca using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Broca using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
