Branch (surname)

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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
  • 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
  • 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 Branch, though his first name is now little known. He was recorded in the Domesday Book.