About Brochu
The surname Brochu is of French origin and is derived from the word "broche," meaning "spit" or "skewer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a cook or a butcher, specifically one who used a spit or skewer for roasting meat. Over time, the surname Brochu became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
The surname Brochu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brochu 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 Brochu is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brochu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brochu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.