Broussard - Last Names

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Broussard

/bruːˈsɑr/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the Old French 'broussart', meaning 'thicket' or 'brushwood'

Symbolizes resilience and connection to the land, reflecting ancestors who lived close to nature or in wild, untamed areas.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, rootedness, and cultural endurance, particularly within displaced communities like the Acadians who preserved their identity through surnames.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French word 'brousse' meaning 'scrubland' or 'underbrush', with the suffix '-ard' indicating association; thus, 'one who lives near the brush' or 'dweller in thickets'. It was originally a topographic surname for someone residing near dense shrubbery.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Originating in French-speaking regions of Europe, Broussard is most prominently associated with Acad

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