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

Braddick, 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 Braddick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Braddick in America

Braddick is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Braddick surname appeared 120 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 Braddick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Braddick 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 Braddick

The surname Braddick has its origins in England, with records dating back to the early 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "brad" meaning broad, and "ac" meaning oak, referring to a broad oak tree or someone who lived near a prominent oak.

The name first appeared in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a John Braddick was listed as a landowner in Somerset. Other early records include a William Braddick mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, and a Robert Braddick recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1379.

One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Sir John Braddick, a prominent knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. His coat of arms, featuring an oak tree, is still preserved in the College of Arms in London.

In the 16th century, the name was also found in various spellings, such as Braddicke, Braddycke, and Braddyke, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and record-keeping of the time. The Braddick family was particularly concentrated in the counties of Devon and Somerset, with several members serving as local gentry and landowners.

Notable figures in history with the surname Braddick include:

1. Sir Walter Braddick (1557-1621), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Tavistock, Devon.
2. Thomas Braddick (1620-1685), an English clergyman and author of theological works.
3. John Braddick (1685-1758), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, known for his support of charitable causes.
4. Margaret Braddick (1710-1792), a prominent figure in the early Methodist movement and a close friend of John Wesley.
5. Humphrey Braddick (1780-1856), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a successful merchant and shipowner.

While the name Braddick is not as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Braddick

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

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

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