BROADWAY
Broadway
Broadway is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Middle English phrase "broad way", meaning a wide or well-known path or street. The name likely originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent road or crossing point, or someone who worked as a caretaker of such an area.
Origin
The surname Broadway is primarily found in the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in regions such as Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and London. It is considered to be of locational origin, referring to a person associated with the place named Broadway in the Cotswolds, a picturesque village in the county of Worcestershire. The village is famous for its scenic beauty and historic cottages, attracting visitors from around the world.
Famous Bearers
- Alice Broadway - A contemporary British author known for her young adult fiction.
- Philip Broadway - An American artist with British ancestry, known for his landscape paintings.
- Amy Broadway - A fictional character in the British TV series "Broadway Tales".
Variations
Variants of the surname Broadway include Broadley, Broadwaye, and Brawadey. Over time, variations arose due to dialectal differences and clerical errors in recording names.
Legacy
The surname Broadway has contributed to the rich tapestry of British nomenclature and can be found in historical records, genealogical databases, and modern-day communities. Its association with the charming village of Broadway adds to its romantic appeal and connection to British heritage.
There are approximately 1,161 people named Broadway in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,583rd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Broadway.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Helen
- Jean
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Mary
- Penelope
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey