Broeker (alternative spelling include: Broecker, Bröker and Bröcker) is a German surname. [1] It may be derived from the Old-German word for bridge, "Brück" or the personal name Broekaert ( Flemish version of Burchard and its numerous variants) or be a habitational name for a person living in a marsh (Dutch: broek). [2]
Approximately 2,005 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: North-West Germany (former Prussia) and the United States; Highest density in: Israel.
variant of the personal name Broekaert, itself a variant of Burghart. topographic name for someone living in a marsh, an agent derivative of Middle Dutch broek.
Broeker (alternative spelling include: Broecker, Bröker and Bröcker) is a German surname. [1] It may be derived from the Old-German word for bridge, "Brück" or the personal name Broekaert ( Flemish version of Burchard and its numerous variants) or be a habitational name for a person living in a marsh (Dutch: broek). [2]
Approximately 2,005 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: North-West Germany (former Prussia) and the United States; Highest density in: Israel.
variant of the personal name Broekaert, itself a variant of Burghart. topographic name for someone living in a marsh, an agent derivative of Middle Dutch broek.