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![Show Contents]() Bracken History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Bavaria, one of the oldest and largest of the German states, is the birthplace of the Bracken family. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules. Names derived from occupations were particularly common in this region. Bracken is an occupational surname for master of hunting dogs. Further research showed the name was derived from the German word bracke. The surname Bracken was also a nickname for a person that resembled a hunting dog. Moreover, the surname Bracken is a nickname for a boisterous person, which is derived from the German word braht, which means loud or noise. Early Origins of the Bracken familyThe surname Bracken was first found in Bavaria, where this distinguished family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation. Early History of the Bracken familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bracken research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1637 and 1742 are included under the topic Early Bracken History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bracken Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bracken RankingIn the United States, the name Bracken is the 4,653rd most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1
 Bracken migration to the United States | + |
Between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Bracken or a variant listed above:
Bracken Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Bracken, who settled in New England in 1806
- James Bracken, who arrived in America in 1806 2
- John Bracken, who landed in America in 1806 2
- Margaret Bracken, who landed in America in 1806 2
- Robert Bracken, who landed in America in 1806 2
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Bracken Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Miles W. Bracken, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States from Westmorland, in 1903
- Martin Bracken, aged 24, who landed in America from Tullamore, in 1904
- Margaret Bracken, aged 60, who immigrated to the United States from Tullamore, in 1904
- Kate Bracken, aged 18, who immigrated to America from Naas, Ireland, in 1904
- F. B. Bracken, who settled in America, in 1905
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| Bracken migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bracken Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Harry Bracken, aged 28, who settled in Grand Mera, Canada, in 1917
- George Robert Bracken, aged 38, who immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in 1921
| Bracken migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Bracken Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Andrew Bracken, (Brackin), (b. 1802), aged 24, Irish farm labourer who was convicted in Westmeath, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Boyne" on 28th October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3
- Catherine Bracken, aged 20, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Epaminondas" 4
- Richard Bracken, aged 29, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Flora" 5
- Eliza Bracken, aged 27, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"
- Mary Bracken, aged 18, a cook, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Nimroud"
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Bracken (post 1700) | + |
- Thomas Bracken (1843-1898), Irish poet, sent to Australia at age 12, moved to New Zealand where he wrote the New Zealand National Anthem entitled "God Defend New Zealand"
- Don Bracken (1962-2014), American NFL football punter for the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams from 1985 to 1993
- Eddie Bracken (1920-2002), American comedic actor
- Brendan Rendall Bracken (1901-1958), Irish born journalist and politician, made Viscount Bracken, of Christchurch, County Southampton, in 1952
- John Bracken, Canadian political leader, premier of Manitoba (1922–42) and member of the Canadian House of Commons
- Clara Bracken McMillen (1898-1982), American biologist, contributor to the Kinsey Reports, wife of Alfred Charles Kinsey
- Major-General Philip Bracken Fleming (1887-1955), American Under-Secretary of Commerce (1950-1951) 6
- Bracken Kearns (b. 1981), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey player
| Historic Events for the Bracken family | + |
- Mr. Richard Bracken, British Engine Room Artificer 4th Class, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking 7
- Mr. James H. Bracken (d. 1912), aged 29, American Second Class passenger from Lake Arthur, New Mexico who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking 8
| Suggested Readings for the name Bracken | + |
- The Brackin Family in the Southeastern United States by Henry B. Brackin.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 27th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/Boyne
- South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) EPAMINONDAS 1852. Retrieved www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/epaminondas1852.shtml
- South Australian Register Monday 9th April 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Flora 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/flora1855.shtml
- Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2012, February 29) Philip Fleming. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Fleming/Philip_Bracken/USA.html
- HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html
- Titanic Passenger List - Titanic Facts. (Retrieved 2016, July 13) . Retrieved from http://www.titanicfacts.net/titanic-passenger-list.html
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