Broadus

Broadus Meaning & Origin

About Broadus
The surname Broadus is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "brad," meaning "broad" or "wide." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a broad or wide expanse of land. The name Broadus signifies a person's connection to a geographical feature and is often associated with individuals who resided in areas with expansive landscapes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Broadus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Broadus: 3,156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,211
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Broadus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Broadus is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B60302
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R OW1 D AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbroʊdΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Broadus in Braille

Here's how to represent Broadus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Broadus in braille

How to sign the name Broadus using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Broadus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Broadus in sign language

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