About Brofsky
The surname Brofsky is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "brof," meaning "swamp" or "marsh." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname for individuals who lived near or worked in marshy areas. The name Brofsky may also have been given to people who exhibited characteristics associated with swamps, such as being calm or mysterious.
The surname Brofsky is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brofsky 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 Brofsky is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brofsky in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brofsky using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.