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Type Surname
Usage German
Pronounced Pron. BROK-hows, BROK-howz  [key]

Meaning & History

Occupational hereditary surname for a person who was physically powerful, derived from Old German brock which may refer to persons with a stocky or strong build. Or derived from Old German "Brook" or "Brauk," for people near a marshy landscape, common in northern regions.
Added 10/17/2020 by amanh