Brodhead

Meaning

A broad-headed person, or possibly a person from a place with a broad headland or promontory.

Etymology

Combines Old English 'brad' (broad) with 'head', creating a descriptive surname for someone with a broad head or living near a broad geographical feature. The name may also derive from a place name.

About the Brodhead Surname

Brodhead is a descriptive surname referring to physical characteristics or geographical features. It has a modest presence in North America, particularly in regions with early English settlement.

Distribution

Uncommon, found in England and North America, particularly in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Daniel Brodhead (American colonial officer)

People with the Brodhead Surname