UK surname
A surname referring to a person of broad or large build.
In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Broadman surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 16, ranked #36,998, down from #29,646 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Harborne, Manchester and Mottram-in-Longdendale. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Broadman is 139 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 42.9%.
1881 census count
28
Ranked #29,646
Modern count
16
2016, ranked #36,998
Peak year
1861
139 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Broadman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Broadman surname density by area, 1861 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 38 | #26,502 |
| 1861 | historical | 139 | #16,263 |
| 1881 | historical | 28 | #29,646 |
| 1891 | historical | 44 | #30,838 |
| 1901 | historical | 12 | #32,772 |
| 1911 | historical | 25 | #30,654 |
| 1997 | modern | 13 | #36,672 |
| 1998 | modern | 16 | #36,361 |
| 1999 | modern | 14 | #36,595 |
| 2000 | modern | 14 | #36,522 |
| 2001 | modern | 15 | #36,265 |
| 2002 | modern | 13 | #36,570 |
| 2003 | modern | 14 | #36,512 |
| 2004 | modern | 14 | #36,648 |
| 2005 | modern | 16 | #36,530 |
| 2006 | modern | 19 | #36,323 |
| 2007 | modern | 21 | #36,290 |
| 2008 | modern | 19 | #36,534 |
| 2009 | modern | 22 | #36,394 |
| 2010 | modern | 21 | #36,530 |
| 2011 | modern | 11 | #37,397 |
| 2012 | modern | 16 | #36,897 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 17 | #36,888 |
| 2015 | modern | 17 | #36,887 |
| 2016 | modern | 16 | #36,998 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Harborne, Manchester, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Gloucester City: St Catherine and Quarley. 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 | Harborne | Worcestershire |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | Mottram-in-Longdendale | Lancashire |
| 4 | Gloucester City: St Catherine | Gloucestershire |
| 5 | Quarley | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Broadman 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 Broadman, 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 Broadman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Broadman 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, Broadman 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 Broadman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Broadman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Broadman originates from England and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "brad" meaning broad or wide, and "mann" meaning man. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone of broad or large stature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named Roger Brodeman is mentioned. The spelling variations at the time included Brodeman, Broadman, and Bradman.
In the 13th century, the surname appears in various county records across England, such as the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1273, which mentions a John Brodeman. This indicates that the name was well-established by this period and had spread across different regions.
The Broadman surname is also associated with several place names, particularly in areas where individuals with this surname may have resided or held land. For example, the village of Broadman in Gloucestershire and the hamlet of Broadman's Green in Hertfordshire are believed to have taken their names from families bearing this surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Broadman throughout history include William Broadman, a prominent merchant in London during the 16th century, and John Broadman, a member of the Worshipful Company of Coopers in the 17th century. Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Broadman (1650-1718), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Taunton in Somerset.
In the literary world, the surname is associated with Eliza Broadman (1792-1872), an English novelist and poet who wrote several works in the early 19th century. Additionally, Sir Edward Broadman (1815-1894) was a renowned architect and designer of several notable buildings in London during the Victorian era.
While these are just a few examples, the Broadman surname has a rich history in England, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages and spanning various professions and social classes over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Broadman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 8 Broadmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.77x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 8 | 2.77x |
| Durham | 6 | 8.28x |
| Essex | 4 | 8.32x |
| Warwickshire | 4 | 6.51x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1.86x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 2.00x |
| Sussex | 1 | 2.43x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Westoe in Durham leads with 6 Broadmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 145.99x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Westoe | 6 | 145.99x |
| Birmingham | 4 | 19.53x |
| East Horndon | 4 | 10000.00x |
| West Derby | 3 | 35.46x |
| Blackley | 2 | 392.16x |
| Prescot | 2 | 384.62x |
| Chorley In Macclesfield | 1 | 625.00x |
| Farnborough | 1 | 192.31x |
| Skelmersdale | 1 | 208.33x |
| Storrington | 1 | 909.09x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Broadman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Broadman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Broadman households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 2 |
| 2nd Lieutenant Serving In 56 Foot | 1 |
| Bricklayer | 1 |
| Carpenter | 1 |
| Clogger | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Engine Driver | 1 |
| General Serv | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Master Builder Employing 9 Men 2 Boys | 1 |
| Milliner | 1 |
| Plate Glass Grinder | 1 |
| Pupil | 1 |
| Railway Engine Driver | 1 |
| Solicitors Clerk | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Broadman surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 16 in 2016. That gives Broadman a modern rank of #36,998.
A surname referring to a person of broad or large build.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Broadman 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.