About Broekema
The surname Broekema is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "broek," meaning "marsh" or "swamp," and the suffix "-ema," indicating a place of origin. Therefore, the surname Broekema likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near or in a marshy area in the Netherlands.
The surname Broekema is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broekema 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 Broekema in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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