About Brough
The surname Brough is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "brōc," meaning "brook" or "stream." As a toponymic surname, it could have been given to someone who lived near a brook or stream. Alternatively, it could have originated as a habitational surname, referring to someone who hailed from a place called Brough, which means "fort" or "hill" in Old Norse. The surname Brough is relatively common in England and Scotland, and its variations include Broughe, Bruff, and Bruffe.
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