Brodie

Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish habitational surname of uncertain meaning. Probably of Pictish or Gaelic origin. Some of the suggestions that have been advanced as to the meaning of the name Brodie are: * "ditch" or "mire", from the old Irish word broth; * "muddy place", from the Gaelic word brothach; * "a point", "a spot", or "level piece of land", from the Gaelic word Brodha; * or originated from the Pict name Brude, Bruid or Bridei from King Bridei of the Picts.

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Name Variants & Related

Brodiez Derived from Brodie
Brodier Derived from Brodie
Brodien Derived from Brodie
Brodi Root name
Adair Scottish Gaelic origin
Alastor Scottish Gaelic origin
Alistair Scottish Gaelic origin
Allister Scottish Gaelic origin
Alphin Scottish Gaelic origin
Angus Scottish Gaelic origin

Popularity by Country

Brodie

Rank #417

NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗

Brodie

Rank #5057

Frequency 6,365 people (2.36 per 100k)

Ethnic Distribution

White 68.81% Hispanic 1.89% Black 26.17% Asian/PI 0.52% Native Am. 1.07% Two+ 1.54%

U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

Brodie

Rank #186859

INSEE Death Records 1970-2024 ↗

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