Braudy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Braudy

What does the name Braudy mean?

Braudy is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a stout person. The surname Braudy is derived from the Old English word brode, which means broad. This in turn is derived from the Old English word brad, which has the same meaning.

Early Origins of the Braudy family

The surname Braudy was first found in Cornwall in the parish of Helland. "The barton of Brodes or Broads, which appears to have been formerly possessed by a family of that name, was for some time subsequent to the reign of James I. a seat of a younger branch of the family of Glynn." 1

Early History of the Braudy family

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Braudy Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Braudy were recorded, including Broad, Brod and others.

Early Notables of the Braudy family

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Braudy migration to the United States +

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Braudy family emigrate to North America:

Braudy Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Arge Braudy, aged 9, who immigrated to the United States from Liverpool, England in 1892
Ben Braudy, aged 40, who landed in America from Liverpool, England in 1892
Ella Braudy, aged 11, who landed in America from Liverpool, England in 1892
Rochel Braudy, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from Liverpool, England in 1892

Braudy Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Dave Braudy, aged 21, who immigrated to America from London, in 1904

Sources +

Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print