Find out how popular the last name Bradberry is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bradberry.

Bradberry, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bradberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bradberry in America

Bradberry is the 9440th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bradberry surname appeared 3,446 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bradberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bradberry to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bradberry

The surname Bradberry is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "brad" and "bury," which translate to "broad" and "fortified place," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a broad fortified settlement or manor.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Bradberry can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is recorded as "Bradebyre." This document, compiled during the reign of King Edward I, was a census-like survey of landholders in England. The name's appearance in this record indicates that it was already well-established by that time.

The Bradberry surname is also mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, a collection of medieval manorial records from Yorkshire, England. These rolls span the years 1274 to 1297 and provide insights into the lives and legal disputes of individuals residing in the area during that period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including "Bradbury," "Bradbiry," and "Bradbyry," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in those times. One notable individual from this era was John Bradberry, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1320.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several prominent figures with the Bradberry surname. William Bradberry, born in 1521 in Warwickshire, was a respected scholar and author. His work, "A Treatise on the English Language," published in 1578, was widely acclaimed for its insights into the evolution of the English language.

Another notable individual from this period was Elizabeth Bradberry, who lived from 1542 to 1612. She was a prominent landowner and philanthropist in Oxfordshire, known for her charitable contributions to the local community.

In the 17th century, the Bradberry surname gained further recognition with the achievements of Thomas Bradberry, born in 1635 in Lincolnshire. He was a renowned mathematician and astronomer, making significant contributions to the fields of navigation and cartography.

The 18th century saw the rise of Sir Robert Bradberry, born in 1712 in Yorkshire. He was a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. His bravery and leadership earned him several honors, including a knighthood.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most notable figures with the Bradberry surname was Emily Bradberry, born in 1829 in Lancashire. She was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, founding several schools and advocating for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

Throughout its long history, the Bradberry surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, landowners, military leaders, and philanthropists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread across the globe, carried by those who have contributed to the rich tapestry of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bradberry

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bradberry.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bradberry was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bradberry has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bradberry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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