About Brockenberry
The surname Brockenberry is of English origin and is derived from a combination of two elements. "Brocken" is believed to be a variant of the Old English word "broc," meaning badger, while "berry" refers to a fortified place or a hill. Therefore, the surname Brockenberry is thought to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a hill or a fortified place associated with badgers. It is also possible that the name could have been a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with badgers, such as tenacity or fierceness.
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The surname Brockenberry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brockenberry based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Brockenberry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brockenberry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.