Broughton Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Broughton last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Broughton last name
Meaning of the Broughton last name: farmstead by the fort or brook. Broughton is an English surname from the many places called Broughton, usually from Old English burh or broc with tun, "farmstead by a fort" or "by a brook". Lancashire, Cheshire and Northamptonshire all have Broughton villages. The last name was carried abroad from several of them.
Arms associated with the Broughton name
In English heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Broughton name are described in a blazon, a short formal text.
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Broughton name FAQ
What does the Broughton name mean?
Farmstead by the fort or brook. Common variants include Brockton.
Where does the Broughton surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Broughton coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Broughton coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).