Brockhart

Descriptive

Meaning

A person with a brave or strong heart associated with badgers, or a combination of Brock and hart (heart/stag).

Etymology

Combines 'Brock' with 'hart', which in Old English can mean both heart and stag. This compound surname likely emerged in medieval England as a descriptive or patronymic formation.

About the Brockhart Surname

Brockhart is an uncommon compound surname combining Brock with hart elements. Its rarity and scattered distribution suggest it may have emerged from specific family lines rather than widespread usage.

Distribution

Rare, found sporadically in England and North America.

People with the Brockhart Surname

Smith Brockhart

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