Brockett

Brockett Meaning & Origin

About Brockett
The surname Brockett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "broc," meaning "badger," and the suffix "-ett," indicating a diminutive or small size. Therefore, the surname Brockett is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a badger, such as being tenacious or having a stocky build. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Brockett: 3,111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B60203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R AA1 K IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbrɑkɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Brockett in Braille

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

The name Brockett in braille

How to sign the name Brockett using Sign Language

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

The name Brockett in sign language

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