Find out how popular the first name Brockman has been for the last 14 years (from 2003 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Brockman by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Brockman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Brockman.

The history of the first name Brockman

The name Brockman is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "broc" meaning "brook" or "stream," and "mann" meaning "man." It is a surname that eventually evolved into a given name.

The earliest recorded use of the name Brockman dates back to the 12th century in England, where it was primarily used as a surname to identify individuals who lived near a brook or stream. During this period, surnames were often derived from geographical locations or occupations.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Brockman was William Brockman, who lived in Kent, England, in the late 13th century. He was mentioned in the Feet of Fines records from 1292, which were legal documents recording land transactions.

In the 15th century, the name Brockman appeared in the records of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, one of the oldest livery companies in London. John Brockman was listed as a member of this prestigious guild in 1468.

During the 16th century, the name Brockman gained prominence with the rise of the Brockman family of Beachborough, Kent. This family produced several notable individuals, including Sir William Brockman (1571-1654), who served as a Member of Parliament and held various positions in the English government.

Another notable figure with the name Brockman was John Brockman (1774-1853), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Salisbury from 1827 until his death.

In the 19th century, Brockman was also used as a given name, although it remained relatively uncommon. One example is the American author Brockman Van Buren (1823-1898), who wrote several books on philosophy and religion.

Other notable individuals with the first name Brockman include Brockman Moore (1805-1857), an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Virginia, and Brockman King (1881-1952), an American lawyer and judge who served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Florida.

While the name Brockman has its roots in England, it has been adopted and used in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with strong English cultural influences, such as the United States and Australia.

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