How common is the BRODBECK surname?

There are approximately 1,800 people with the surname BRODBECK in the United States.

Are there BRODBECK soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 33 soldiers with the BRODBECK surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname BRODBECK mean?

The surname BRODBECK means "A surname derived from a place name meaning 'broad brook' or 'wide stream.'". It is of German origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A surname derived from a place name meaning 'broad brook' or 'wide stream.'

Etymology

The name combines German 'Brod' or 'Broad' (broad) with 'Beck' (stream or brook). It likely originated as a topographic surname for someone living near a wide stream.

About the BRODBECK Surname

A German topographic surname indicating origin from a location near a broad stream or brook. The name is relatively uncommon outside German-speaking regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,800 bearers in the United States #3,168 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with some presence in North America.

BRODBECK Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the BRODBECK Surname

A.r. Brodbeck

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Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 1,800

War Records

33 soldiers with the BRODBECK surname found in Civil War records.

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