Broockman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Broockman family

The surname Broockman was first found in Kent where "the family occur as Brokeman, in the 14th century." 1 The surname has the same origin a Brookam and in some case Brooker as "broc" is an Old English word for draught horse and badger. 1 As a trade name, the name was used for either a horseman or one who hunts badgers.

Early History of the Broockman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Broockman research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1196, 1432, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1548, 1595, 1600, 1633 and 1654 are included under the topic Early Broockman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Broockman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brockman, Broockman, Brookman, Brockmen, Brookmen and many more.

Early Notables of the Broockman family

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Migration of the Broockman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Brockman, who settled in Maryland in 1674; James Brockman, who settled in Maryland in 1740; John Brockman, who came to Maryland in 1749; Charles Brockman, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1800.

Citations +

Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.