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![Show Contents]() Brokke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancestral home of the Brokke family is in the German state of Bavaria. The name Brokke is an occupational hereditary surname, a type of surname that was taken from a word describing or common to the profession of the original bearer. It is a name for a person who was physically powerful. This surname was originally derived from the Old German word brock which refers to those individuals who had a stocky or strong build. The surname Brokke also has local origins, being derived from the Old German word brok which denotes that the original bearer of the surname lived near a marshy area. Early Origins of the Brokke familyThe surname Brokke was first found in the Rhineland, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the local princes. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. The name may derives from the term "Brook" or "Brauk," which means a marshy landscape and was therefore common in the northern regions. Early History of the Brokke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brokke research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1533, 1680 and 1747 are included under the topic Early Brokke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brokke Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Brokke include Brock, Brocke, Brocken, Brockes, Brock, Brokke, Braeuck, Braucker and many more. Early Notables of the Brokke familyAnother 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brokke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brokke familyBetween the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Brokke were among of the early German families that came to North America: Hans Brock, who came to Canada in 1619. Friedrich Brock came to Philadelphia in 1733; as did Rudolf Brock in the same year, and Valentin Brock in 1751. August Brocker came to New York in 1882 and Thomas Brochus arrived in Maryland in 1735..
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