UK surname
A French topographic surname for someone who lived by a ford, derived from Old French "brau" meaning "mud".
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, West Kilbride and Mid Calder. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Braud is 176 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.
1881 census count
-
Modern count
23
2016, ranked #36,457
Peak year
1891
176 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Braud surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Braud surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | historical | 46 | #28,170 |
| 1891 | historical | 176 | #16,404 |
| 1901 | historical | 33 | #30,384 |
| 1911 | historical | 45 | #28,332 |
| 1997 | modern | 22 | #35,584 |
| 1998 | modern | 19 | #36,009 |
| 1999 | modern | 16 | #36,371 |
| 2000 | modern | 16 | #36,316 |
| 2001 | modern | 16 | #36,160 |
| 2002 | modern | 18 | #36,067 |
| 2003 | modern | 14 | #36,512 |
| 2004 | modern | 10 | #37,096 |
| 2005 | modern | 9 | #37,302 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 10 | #37,335 |
| 2008 | modern | 9 | #37,473 |
| 2009 | modern | 14 | #37,041 |
| 2010 | modern | 15 | #37,038 |
| 2011 | modern | 13 | #37,191 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 20 | #36,654 |
| 2015 | modern | 21 | #36,574 |
| 2016 | modern | 23 | #36,457 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, West Kilbride, Mid Calder and Danbury, Stow Maries, Purleigh. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | West Kilbride | Ayr |
| 4 | Mid Calder | Edinburgh |
| 5 | Danbury, Stow Maries, Purleigh | Essex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Braud surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Braud, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Braud surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Braud household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Braud is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Braud is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Braud, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BRAUD is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "brod" or "brou," meaning "broth" or "soup." It is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold broth or soup.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. The name appeared in various spellings in medieval records, such as "Brod," "Brode," and "Braud."
One of the earliest known references to the surname BRAUD can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a person named "Robertus Brode."
In the 13th century, the name BRAUD appeared in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire, England, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname had migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest.
Notable individuals with the surname BRAUD throughout history include:
1. Jean Braud (c. 1540-1605), a French sculptor and architect who worked on several notable buildings in Paris during the Renaissance period.
2. Pierre Braud (1715-1792), a French philosopher and writer who published influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.
3. Marie-Antoinette Braud (1782-1853), a French painter known for her portraits and genre scenes during the Neoclassical and Romantic periods.
4. Émile Braud (1835-1909), a French engineer and inventor who developed several innovations in steam engine technology.
5. Georges Braud (1887-1963), a French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly and played a role in the founding of the Fifth Republic.
The surname BRAUD has also been associated with various place names in France, such as Brou-sur-Chantereine, a commune in the Île-de-France region, and Brou-sur-Loyre, a former commune in the Marne department.
While the name BRAUD has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and has evolved with various spellings and pronunciations in different regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
FAQ
The latest modern count shown here is 23 in 2016. That gives Braud a modern rank of #36,457.
A French topographic surname for someone who lived by a ford, derived from Old French "brau" meaning "mud".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Braud bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.