Brader

Brader is a British surname that originates from the Old English word "brægd", which means deceit or deceitful. The surname is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered cunning or sly.

Origin and Distribution

The surname Brader is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. Variants of the surname include Bradar, Braeder, and Braider.

Notable People

1. John Brader (1901-1978)

  • John Brader was a renowned British painter known for his landscape paintings depicting the English countryside. His works have been exhibited in galleries across the UK.

2. Emma Brader (b. 1985)

  • Emma Brader is a British journalist and author, known for her insightful investigative reporting on social issues and politics in the UK.

Trivia

  • The Brader family motto is "Recto Non Fortuna", which translates to "By Justice, Not By Force".

The surname Brader has a rich history and continues to be a part of British heritage to this day.

There are approximately 548 people named Brader in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Brader.

Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Daniel
  • David
  • George
  • Graham
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Ralph
  • Richard

Female

  • Ann
  • Caroline
  • Emily
  • Emma
  • Jane
  • Jean
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tracey

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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