2000
#113,519
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 143
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Braddick
A locational surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning "broad oak" or "broad ridge" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 218 Americans carry the last name Braddick. That puts it at #101,282 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,572,268 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Braddick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Braddick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
218
1 in 1,572,268
Census rank
#101,282
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
190
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 190 bearers of the surname Braddick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 101282nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Braddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 66.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.9%) and Two or More Races (8.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Braddick
Among Census respondents with the surname Braddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 66.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.9%) and Two or More Races (8.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Braddick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Braddick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White66.3% · 126
- Hispanic or Latino18.9% · 36
- Two or more races8.4% · 16
- Black or African American5.8% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Braddick
Braddick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-23 bearers (-16.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 25,709 places
2020
#101,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 190
+70 bearers (+58.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 37,946 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #113,519 | 143 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -23 bearers (-16.1%) | Down 25,709 places |
| 2020 | #101,282 | 190 | 0.06 | +70 bearers (+58.3%) | Up 37,946 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Braddick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #101,282 | 27.3% |
| Count | 120 | 190 | 58.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.06 | 58.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Braddick bearers went from 120 to 190 (+58.3% change). The surname moved up 37,946 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #101,282.
FAQ
Braddick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Braddick?
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the surname Braddick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,572,268 residents.
How common is Braddick?
Braddick ranks #101,282 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 190 people with the surname Braddick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (218), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Braddick.
Has Braddick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Braddick went from 120 recorded bearers to 190. That is an increase of 70 (+58.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #139,228 to #101,282.
What does the Census say about the background of Braddick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Braddick, the largest self-reported group is White at 66.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (18.9%) and Two or More Races (8.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Braddick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.3% (126 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Braddick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (66.3%), Hispanic (18.9%), Two or More Races (8.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Braddick (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Braddick mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name, possibly meaning "broad oak" or "broad ridge" in Old English. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Braddick (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Braddick?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.