BRADNAM
Bradnam
The surname Bradnam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bradan" meaning "broad" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village". The name would have been given to individuals who lived in or worked at a location known as Bradenham or Bradnall.
Bradnam is a relatively uncommon surname, mostly found in the southern regions of England such as Hampshire, Surrey, and Sussex. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 16th century in Hampshire.
Individuals bearing the surname Bradnam may have ancestral ties to the agricultural or landowning communities of historic England. Over time, the Bradnam family may have branched out to various professions and regions across the country.
Today, individuals with the surname Bradnam can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and may have migrated to other English-speaking countries. The Bradnam name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, contributing to the diverse heritage of the nation.
There are approximately 310 people named Bradnam in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Bradnam.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Colin
- Derek
- Gavin
- Gerry
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Doris
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Joan
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Wendy