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

Brodus, 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 Brodus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brodus in America

Brodus is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brodus surname appeared 187 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 Brodus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brodus 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 Brodus

The surname Brodus is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "brad," meaning broad or wide, and may have initially been used as a descriptive name for someone with a broad or stocky build.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brodus can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation carried out by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. The name appears as "Bradus," suggesting that it was already in use during the late 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name was primarily concentrated in the southern and eastern regions of England, particularly in counties like Kent, Sussex, and Essex. It is believed that the name may have been associated with certain geographical features or place names, such as Broad Oak or Broad Green, which were common in these areas.

In the 16th century, records show that a prominent figure named Thomas Brodus (1540-1612) served as a member of parliament for the borough of Maidstone in Kent. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his advocacy for the rights of the common people.

Another notable individual with the surname Brodus was William Brodus (1675-1742), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the village of Brodus Green in Essex. He left a significant legacy through his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Brodus began to spread beyond its traditional heartlands, with families bearing the surname appearing in various parts of England and even venturing across the Atlantic to the American colonies.

One such figure was John Brodus (1720-1789), who immigrated to Virginia in the mid-18th century and became a prominent farmer and landowner. His descendants played an influential role in the development of the region, with several members serving in various public offices and contributing to the growth of the local community.

In more recent times, the surname Brodus has continued to be represented in various fields, including literature, academia, and the arts. Notable examples include the American author and playwright Robert Brodus (1892-1963), whose works explored themes of social justice and racial equality, and the British artist and sculptor Emily Brodus (1905-1987), known for her abstract expressionist sculptures and paintings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brodus

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

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

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