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UK surname

Broda

A locational surname derived from a place name, likely referring to someone from a region called "Broda".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Broda surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 184, ranked #20,731, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Liverpool, South Hams and Woking.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Broda is 184 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 18300.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

184

2016, ranked #20,731

Peak year

2016

184 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Broda had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016, ranked #20,731.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Broda surname distribution map

The map shows where the Broda surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Broda surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Broda over time

The 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 5 #33,418
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 9 #33,451
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 4 #33,595
1997 modern 48 #32,878
1998 modern 48 #33,111
1999 modern 45 #33,511
2000 modern 49 #33,187
2001 modern 50 #32,957
2002 modern 50 #33,282
2003 modern 55 #32,895
2004 modern 69 #31,784
2005 modern 84 #30,359
2006 modern 90 #29,893
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 100 #29,597
2010 modern 112 #28,336
2011 modern 118 #27,192
2012 modern 151 #23,166
2013 modern 168 #21,914
2014 modern 182 #20,958
2015 modern 176 #21,291
2016 modern 184 #20,731

Geography

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Where Brodas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Liverpool, South Hams, Woking, Gwynedd and Kensington and Chelsea. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Liverpool 028 Liverpool
2 South Hams 006 South Hams
3 Woking 010 Woking
4 Gwynedd 008 Gwynedd
5 Kensington and Chelsea 016 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Broda

These lists show first names that appear often with the Broda surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Broda

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Broda, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Broda surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Broda household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

European Enclaves

Within London, Broda is most associated with areas classed as European Enclaves, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Many residents of these accessible neighbourhoods have wide-ranging non-UK European origins. Typically residing in privately rented flats, many residents live alone and are beyond normal retirement age. There are more students than elsewhere in the Supergroup, some of which live in communal establishments. Household residents are often drawn from different ethnic groups.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Broda is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Broda falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Broda is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Broda, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Broda

The surname BRODA originated in Poland and the Czech Republic during the medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic word "broda," meaning "beard" or "chin." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a distinctive beard or chin.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname BRODA can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various Polish and Czech historical records and documents. One notable early bearer of the name was Jan Broda, a Polish knight and military commander who fought in the Battle of Grunwald against the Teutonic Knights in 1410.

In the 15th century, the name BRODA appeared in the Hussiten-Register, a register of Czech Hussites, which suggests that some bearers of the name may have been associated with the Hussite movement. Vaclav Broda, a prominent Czech Hussite leader and preacher, was recorded in this register.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname BRODA spread to other regions of Central and Eastern Europe, including Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia. In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jan Nepomuk Broda, a Czech artist and painter known for his religious works and portraits.

Another significant figure was Ludwik Broda, a Polish-born composer and conductor who lived from 1809 to 1876. He composed several operas, including "The Peasant's Wedding" and "The Gothic Tower," which were popular in their time.

In the 19th century, the BRODA surname was also found in Russia, particularly in the regions of Ukraine and Belarus. One noteworthy individual was Nikolai Broda, a Russian military officer and engineer who played a role in the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway in the late 1800s.

While the surname BRODA has its roots in Central and Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval Slavic regions, where it was likely initially bestowed as a descriptive nickname related to physical appearance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Broda families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Broda surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 1 Brodas recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 1 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Whitechapel London in Middlesex leads with 1 Brodas recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Whitechapel London 1 1000.00x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Broda surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Jacob 1

Top occupations

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 Broda households.

Occupation Count
Tailor 1

FAQ

Broda surname: questions and answers

How common was the Broda surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Broda surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Broda surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 184 in 2016. That gives Broda a modern rank of #20,731.

What does the Broda surname mean?

A locational surname derived from a place name, likely referring to someone from a region called "Broda".

What does the Broda map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Broda bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.