About Broughman
The surname Broughman is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "burhmann," meaning "dweller by the fortified place." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who lived near or worked at a fortified structure or castle. The name Broughman signifies a connection to a specific location and suggests a person's association with a place of defense or security.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broughman 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 Broughman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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