About Brohawn
The surname Brohawn is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Bruacháin, meaning "descendant of Bruachán." The name Bruachán is a diminutive form of "bruach," which translates to "bank" or "edge." It likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a riverbank or a hillside. Over time, the name evolved into Brohawn and has been passed down through generations as a family surname.
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The surname Brohawn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brohawn 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 Brohawn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brohawn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brohawn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.