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

Bradd, 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 Bradd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bradd in America

Bradd is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bradd surname appeared 255 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bradd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bradd 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 Bradd

The surname BRADD has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "brad," meaning broad or wide, which may have been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a broad build or a broad forehead.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRADD surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which mention a Robert Brade from Oxfordshire. In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Bradde, Brade, and Braed, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership in England compiled in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the BRADD surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the surname, such as Bradwell and Bradfield.

One notable early bearer of the BRADD surname was Sir John Bradd (c. 1380-1456), a prominent English soldier and landowner who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He held estates in Berkshire and served as a Member of Parliament for the county.

Another historical figure with the BRADD surname was Thomas Bradd (1570-1645), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of several parishes in Essex and Suffolk. He wrote several religious works, including "The Believer's Priviledge" and "The Christian's Armour."

In the 17th century, the BRADD surname was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Norfolk. One notable bearer from this period was Nicholas Bradd (1630-1708), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol who served as the city's mayor in 1692.

The BRADD surname also has connections to place names, such as Bradenham in Norfolk and Bradfield in Berkshire. These locations may have influenced the development of the surname or served as places of origin for families bearing the name.

Throughout history, the BRADD surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, clergymen, merchants, and landowners. While not as widespread as some other English surnames, it has maintained a presence in various regions of the country and has contributed to the rich tapestry of English family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bradd

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

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 Bradd 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 Bradd 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 Bradd was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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