About Broeckel
The surname Broeckel is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "broek" which means "marsh" or "swamp" in Dutch. The suffix "-el" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or little marsh. Therefore, the surname Broeckel likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a small marshy area.
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The surname Broeckel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broeckel 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 Broeckel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Broeckel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.