Meaning of Last Name

Branch is a surname. People named Branch: * Arthur Branch, a fictional character on the TV crime drama Law & Order * Christopher Branch (circa 1600-1682), early American colonist * Cliff Branch (born 1948), retired American football player * Dave Branch, American mixed martial arts fighter * David Branch (born 1948), Commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League * Emmett Forrest Branch (1874-1932), governor of the U.S. state of Indiana * Frank Branch (born 1944), Canadian politician * Graham Branch (born 1972), English professional footballer * John Branch, Jr. (1782–1863), U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, governor of North Carolina, and territorial governor of Florida * Lawrence O'Bryan Branch (1820-1862), Confederate General and Representative from North Carolina * Michael Branch (born 1978), English professional footballer * Michelle Branch (born 1983), American singer, songwriter and guitarist * Vanessa Branch (born 1973), British actress and model * Branch McCracken (1908–1970), college men's basketball coach * One of William the Conqueror's men was named Raoul de Braunche, his liege lord being William de Warrenne.