TheNameDBBRADDOCK
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from a place name meaning 'broad dock' or 'broad water meadow.'
Etymology
The name combines Old English 'brad' (broad) with 'dock' (a water meadow or dock area). It likely originated as a topographic surname referring to a location with these characteristics.
About the BRADDOCK Surname
An English topographic surname indicating origin from a place with broad water meadows or docks. The name has historical significance through military figures in colonial America.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, with notable presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Edward Braddock (British general)