Brackett

Brackett is a surname with English origins, derived from the Old English words “bracc” meaning arm and “ett” meaning diminutive. The name originally referred to someone with short or thin arms. The first recorded instance of the name was in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over time, the name has spread throughout the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States. Notable individuals with the surname Brackett include American film director Peter Brackett and American football player Michael Brackett.