UK surname
An Anglo-Saxon occupational surname referring to one who raised young livestock.
In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Brood surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 44, ranked #35,224, down from #31,451 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Burton-on-Trent, Toxteth Park and St Marylebone. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Brood is 111 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 193.3%.
1881 census count
15
Ranked #31,451
Modern count
44
2016, ranked #35,224
Peak year
1861
111 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Brood surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Brood 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 | 44 | #25,328 |
| 1861 | historical | 111 | #19,429 |
| 1881 | historical | 15 | #31,451 |
| 1891 | historical | 97 | #24,447 |
| 1901 | historical | 57 | #27,846 |
| 1911 | historical | 42 | #28,691 |
| 1997 | modern | 28 | #34,904 |
| 1998 | modern | 28 | #35,053 |
| 1999 | modern | 31 | #34,821 |
| 2000 | modern | 29 | #34,976 |
| 2001 | modern | 29 | #34,839 |
| 2002 | modern | 28 | #35,139 |
| 2003 | modern | 29 | #35,129 |
| 2004 | modern | 33 | #34,947 |
| 2005 | modern | 30 | #35,347 |
| 2006 | modern | 36 | #35,131 |
| 2007 | modern | 36 | #35,278 |
| 2008 | modern | 37 | #35,327 |
| 2009 | modern | 40 | #35,274 |
| 2010 | modern | 46 | #35,062 |
| 2011 | modern | 45 | #35,112 |
| 2012 | modern | 40 | #35,369 |
| 2013 | modern | 41 | #35,384 |
| 2014 | modern | 42 | #35,350 |
| 2015 | modern | 43 | #35,269 |
| 2016 | modern | 44 | #35,224 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Burton-on-Trent, Toxteth Park, St Marylebone, Preston and Tavistock. Whitechurch, St Peter Tavy. 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 | Burton-on-Trent | Staffordshire |
| 2 | Toxteth Park | Lancashire |
| 3 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Preston | Lancashire |
| 5 | Tavistock. Whitechurch, St Peter Tavy | Devon |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Brood 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 Brood, 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 Brood surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Brood 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, Brood 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 Brood is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Brood, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BROOD has its origins in the Netherlands, with records dating back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch word "broed," which means "brood" or "offspring." The name likely referred to someone who had a large family or numerous children.
In the Netherlands, some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BROOD can be found in the Leiden Archives from the 1500s. The name was particularly prevalent in the provinces of Zuid-Holland and Noord-Holland, where many families bearing this surname lived and worked.
One of the earliest known records of the name BROOD is from a historical document dated 1562, which mentions a Jan BROOD residing in the city of Rotterdam. Another notable early record is a baptismal record from 1581 in the city of Delft, where a child named Pieter BROOD was born to parents Cornelis and Neeltje BROOD.
During the 17th century, the surname BROOD gained prominence in the Netherlands, with several notable individuals bearing this name. One such person was Willem BROOD, a renowned painter born in Leiden in 1619. His works, which included portraits and still-life paintings, were highly regarded during his lifetime.
Another notable figure with the surname BROOD was Adriaen BROOD, a Dutch Golden Age painter born in Leiden in 1635. He was known for his genre paintings depicting everyday scenes and was a contemporary of the famous Dutch artist Jan Steen.
In the 18th century, the surname BROOD spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers and immigrants carried the name to other parts of the world. One example is Jacob BROOD, a Dutch settler who arrived in Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia) in 1712 and established a successful trading business.
The 19th century saw the surname BROOD continue to spread, with records showing individuals bearing this name in various parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable figure was Pieter Johannes BROOD, a Dutch military officer born in 1816, who served in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) and played a role in the Aceh War.
As the centuries passed, the surname BROOD continued to be carried by families across the globe, with descendants of Dutch immigrants bearing this name in countries such as the United States, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Brood 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. Middlesex leads with 5 Broods recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.66x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Headingley Cum Burley in Yorkshire leads with 2 Broods recorded in 1881 and an index of 294.12x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Headingley Cum Burley | 2 | 294.12x |
| Paddington London | 2 | 50.76x |
| Abbots Langley | 1 | 909.09x |
| Barnes | 1 | 454.55x |
| Charlton Next Woolwich | 1 | 263.16x |
| Ealing | 1 | 104.17x |
| Fulham London | 1 | 64.52x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 17.48x |
| Wantage | 1 | 769.23x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Brood 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 Brood 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 Brood households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Assistant (Drapers) | 1 |
| Carpenter House | 1 |
| Drapers Warehouseman | 1 |
| General Serv Dom | 1 |
| Gunner R A | 1 |
| Invalid Nurse (S/M) | 1 |
| Pupil Teacher | 1 |
| Railway Porter | 1 |
| Solicitor | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Brood surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 44 in 2016. That gives Brood a modern rank of #35,224.
An Anglo-Saxon occupational surname referring to one who raised young livestock.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Brood 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.