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Branch
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Old French

Surname derived from the noun branch. In addition to being a native English surname, the noun has also been calqued from the word for "branch" in other languages, such as German Zweig, Swedish gren, etc. The name of the town in Newfoundland is likely derived from French Branch (“a surname”) or Branche.

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United States Branch Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #967
Frequency 33,040 people (12.25 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 49.23% Hispanic 1.86% Black 46.39% Asian/PI 0.27% Native Am. 0.49% Two+ 1.76%

United Kingdom Branch Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #3337

France Branch Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #469547

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