Brocklehurst Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Brocklehurst last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Brocklehurst last name
Meaning of the Brocklehurst last name: badger wood. Brocklehurst is an English surname from a lost place in Lancashire, from Old English brocc-hol, "badger hole", and hyrst, "wooded hill". It is found in Lancashire and Cheshire, where the family were Macclesfield silk makers. Mr Brocklehurst runs the school in Jane Eyre. The last name is uncommon.
Arms associated with the Brocklehurst name
Coats of arms associated with the Brocklehurst last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Brocklehurst name FAQ
What does the Brocklehurst name mean?
Badger wood. Common variants include Brokelhurst.
Where does the Brocklehurst surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Brocklehurst coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Brocklehurst coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).