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Bavaria, one of the oldest and largest of the German states, is the birthplace of the Bracher family. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules. Names derived from occupations were particularly common in this region. Bracher is an occupational surname for master of hunting dogs. Further research showed the name was derived from the German word bracke. The surname Bracher was also a nickname for a person that resembled a hunting dog. Moreover, the surname Bracher is a nickname for a boisterous person, which is derived from the German word braht, which means loud or noise.
The surname Bracher was first found in Bavaria, where this distinguished family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bracher research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1637 and 1742 are included under the topic Early Bracher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
One 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 Bracher 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.
More information is included under the topic Early Bracher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Brachers to arrive in North America, and among them were: