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Braaten

Braaten is a surname of Scandinavian origin, most commonly found in Norway. It is a topographic surname, derived from the word "bråte," which refers to a newly cleared field or a piece of land that has been burned for agricultural purposes. The suffix "-en" is a common definite article in Norwegian, thus "Braaten" signifies "the cleared field" or "the burned field."

The surname is typically associated with families who lived near or worked on such a piece of land. Over time, the surname has been carried to other countries through emigration, particularly to North America. It is a relatively common surname within Norwegian communities both in Norway and abroad. Variations in spelling, such as Braatan or Bratton, may also exist.