About Broshears
The surname Broshears is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bric," meaning "bridge," and the word "scear," meaning "shear" or "notch." Therefore, the surname Broshears is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a bridge or a geographical feature resembling a bridge or notch. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a bridge keeper or a carpenter specializing in constructing bridges.
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The surname Broshears is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broshears 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 Broshears in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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