Brody History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Brody family name was first used by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. It is a name for someone who lived in the lands of Brodie, in the barony of Moray where the family at one time held territories. King Alexander III had granted their lands. Checking further we found the name was derived from the Gaelic word broth which means ditch.

Early Origins of the Brody family

The surname Brody was first found in Moray, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Brody family

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Brody Spelling Variations

Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Brody has been spelled Brodie, Brody, Brodey, Brodye, Broadie, Broffee, Broffy, Brophie, Brophey, Brothie, Brophy, Brodley, Brothy and many more.

Early Notables of the Brody family

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Brody Ranking

In the United States, the name Brody is the 4,633^rd most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Brody family to Ireland

Some of the Brody family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brody migration to the United States +

The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Brody:

Brody Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Alice Brody, aged 28, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
Ann Brody, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 2

Brody Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ada Brody, aged 0, who immigrated to the United States from London, in 1906
Alton Brody, aged 9, who landed in America, in 1908
Alex Brody, aged 20, who immigrated to America, in 1909
Annie Brody, aged 19, who landed in America from Cahis, Ireland, in 1910
Annie Brody, aged 29, who settled in America from Wincanton, England, in 1914
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Brody migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Brody Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Michael Brody, (Broder, Brodie), (b. 1812), aged 20, Irish farm labourer who was convicted in County Clare, Ireland for life for burglary, transported aboard the "City of Edinburgh II" on 18th March 1832, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3
Bridget Brody, aged 19, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Nashwauk" 4

Brody migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Brody Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Anne Brody, aged 18, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Hudson" in 1879
John Brody, aged 21, a farm labourer, who arrived in Hawkes Bay aboard the ship "Hudson" in 1879

Contemporary Notables of the name Brody (post 1700) +

Alexander Brody (1933-2022), Hungarian-American businessman, author, and marketing executive
Steven James Brody (1970-2019), known professionally as Brody Stevens, an American stand-up comedian and actor
Frances Lasker Brody (1916-2009), American arts advocate, collector and philanthropist
James Brody (1941-2010), American composer
Adrien Brody (b. 1973), American actor and film producer
Morton Aaron Brody (1933-2000), American politician, U.S. District Judge for Maine, 1991-2000; Died in office 2000 5
Lee B. Brody, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from Wayne County 2nd District, 1961 5
Lawrence J. Brody, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1924; Delegate to Wisconsin convention to ratify 21st amendment; Elected 1933 5
Mrs. J. K. Brody, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1972 5
Ira Brody, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008 5
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