Brochu

Brochu Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brochu: 2,041
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

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.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 K UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbroʊku/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRX', 'PRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

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