BRAD
Brad
Brad is a surname of English origin that is derived from the Old English word "brād," meaning broad. The name likely originally referred to someone who was broad-shouldered or had a wide forehead. The surname Brad is found throughout England, with concentrations in various regions, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Brad date back to medieval times, with variations such as Bradde and Braddeley. The name has evolved over the centuries, and variations like Bradley and Bradshaw are also common.
Many notable individuals have borne the surname Brad, including musicians, actors, athletes, and more. The name has also been featured in literature and popular culture, further contributing to its recognition.
In modern times, the surname Brad continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its legacy and significance within British society.
There are approximately 121 people named Brad in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Brad.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Derrick
- John
- Joseph
- Lawrence
- Marius
- Rhodri
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steve
- William
Female
- Baljit
- Elizabeth
- Gina
- Harpreet
- Helen
- Janet
- Jasminder
- Kiran
- Marilyn
- Paula
Similar and related surnames
- Bard
- Bra
- Braa
- Brada
- Brade
- Bradi
- Brado
- Braad
- Braday
- Bradd
- Braddey
- Braddie
- Braddow
- Bradds
- Braddy
- Brades
- Bradey
- Bradie
- Bradke
- Bradow
- Brads
- Bradt
- Bradu
- Brady
- Braedy
- Braid
- Braida
- Braide
- Braidie
- Braids
- Braidy
- Brat
- Bread
- Breaddy
- Breade
- Breadie
- Breads
- Bready
- Breda
- Breday
- Brede
- Bredo
- Breed
- Briede
- Broiad
- Baird
- Bardoe
- Barot
- Barrat
- Barrett
- Barretto
- Birdi
- Braden
- Bradly
- Bratt
- Bray
- Breeds
- Brett
- Brito
- Brodie
- Burt
- Burtt
- Byrd
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.