Broch

Broch Meaning & Origin

About Broch
The surname Broch is of Scottish and Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "brokkr," meaning "brook" or "stream." As a surname, Broch likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a brook or stream. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked near or with water, such as a fisherman or a miller.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Broch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Broch: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broch 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 Broch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 K
🌐 IPA
/broch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRX', 'PRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broch in Braille

Here's how to represent Broch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Broch in braille

How to sign the name Broch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Broch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Broch in sign language

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