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![Show Contents]() Brakke Surname History
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Bavaria, one of the oldest and largest of the German states, is the birthplace of the Brakke family. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules. Names derived from occupations were particularly common in this region. Brakke is an occupational surname for master of hunting dogs. Further research showed the name was derived from the German word bracke. The surname Brakke was also a nickname for a person that resembled a hunting dog. Moreover, the surname Brakke is a nickname for a boisterous person, which is derived from the German word braht, which means loud or noise. Early Origins of the Brakke familyThe surname Brakke was first found in Bavaria, where this distinguished family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation. Early History of the Brakke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brakke research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1637 and 1742 are included under the topic Early Brakke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brakke Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Brakke include Brack, Bracke, Brach, Brache, Brak, Brakk, Brakke, Bracken, Brakken, Brachen, Bracker, Brakker, Bracher, Brackner, Brakkner, Brachner, Brackel, Brackell, Brachel, Brachell, Brakkel and many more. Early Notables of the Brakke familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brakke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brakke familyGerman settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Brakke surname or a spelling variation of the name include: James Bracke who settled in Virginia in 1666; Rudolph Brack, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1733; Anne Brack, age 30; who arrived in New York in 1851 with Jacob, age 9 months.
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USS Arizona - Mr. Kenneth Gay Brakke, American Fireman Third Class from Washington, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 1
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