How common is the Brodhead surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Brodhead in the United States.

Are there Brodhead soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 19 soldiers with the Brodhead surname appear in Civil War records.

Brodhead

Q: What does the surname Brodhead mean?

The surname Brodhead means "A broad-headed person, or possibly a person from a place with a broad headland or promontory.". It is of Old English and Old French origin.

Descriptive

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 & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Brodhead Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Brodhead Surname

J.R. Brodhead

1830–1895 Col. New York

Quick Facts

Origin: Old English and Old French
Classification: Descriptive
Earliest Record: 14th century England
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

19 soldiers with the Brodhead surname found in Civil War records.

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