About Brokken
The surname Brokken is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "brok," meaning "piece" or "fragment." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy, or possibly for someone who had a broken or fragmented personality. The name may also have been given to someone who worked with broken pieces or fragments, such as a mason or a carpenter. Overall, the surname Brokken likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name.
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The surname Brokken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brokken 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 Brokken is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brokken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brokken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.