This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Brian_Brougham Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.brougham/40.7/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The name comes from the lake district in Cumberland Northwest England. i have always been raised with it being pronounced like Rome with a B.... when we were in Penrith and visiting Brougham Hall Brougham Castle, HighHead Castle the locals would pronounce it like Broom but would follow that the Queen says it like we do Rome with a B.... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.