Broderick is a surname of early medieval English origin and subsequently the Anglicised versions of names of Irish and

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origin. It is also a given name.

English origin

A toponymic name the broad ridge and Bawdrip, a manor near

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see also Broadribb. Also a patronymic meaning son of Roderick. The name also has ties to the Vikings, mainly connected to the group of Norsemen that settled in England and coexisted with them after their initial raids in 793. The name has been thought to have been derived from a Norse personal name (Brodir). Brodir (meaning "brother"). Or (Red/blood) from the Nordic word "Blodr", roughly translating to "blood brother" or "brother of red hair" some historians believe this was the family name given to some of the Norsemen who stayed behind in England.

Irish origin

It is an

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form of the Irish ''Ó Bruadair'', meaning "descendant of ''Bruadar''". The Irish ''Bruattar'' /''Bruadar'' /''Brodur'' is first recorded in 853, in the name of Bruattar mac Aeda, an Irish princeling from the south-east of Ireland. As a Norse personal name, ''Brodir'' is found in the name of a particular participant in the Battle of Clontarf and of a particular King of Dublin who was killed in 1160.

Welsh origin

The name is an Anglicised form of the Welsh ''Prydderch'', meaning "son of ''Rhydderch''". The Welsh personal name ''Rhydderch'' was originally a byname meaning "reddish brown".

Use as a surname

* Beth Broderick (born 1959), United States actress *

Betty Broderick Elisabeth Anne Broderick (née Bisceglia; born November 7, 1947) is an American woman who was convicted of murdering her ex-husband, Daniel T. Broderick III, and his second wife, Linda (née Kolkena) Broderick, on November 5, 1989. At a second t ...

(born 1947), United States socialite, convicted of murder * Bonaventure Broderick (1868–1943), United States Bishop in Roman Catholic Church * Brendan Broderick (fl. 1990s-present), United States screenwriter * Brian Broderick (born 1986), United States athlete in baseball * Carlfred Broderick (1932–1999), United States psychologist and family therapist *

Case Broderick Case Broderick (September 23, 1839 – April 1, 1920) was a politician and U.S. Representative from Kansas. He was a cousin of David Colbreth Broderick, of Washington, DC; New York, and California; and Andrew Kennedy of California, who also ...

(1839–1920), United States politician from Kansas * Chris Broderick (born 1970), United States musician, in the band

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* Colin Broderick (fl. 2000s), Irish-born United States playwright * Craig R. Broderick (born 1965), United States Entrepreneur, Actor and Music Producer *

Damien Broderick Damien Francis Broderick (born 22 April 1944) is an Australian science fiction and popular science writer and editor of some 74 books. His science fiction novel ''The Dreaming Dragons'' (1980) introduced the trope of the generation time machine ...

(born 1944), Australian science fiction and popular science writer * D'Arcy Broderick (fl. 1990s-present), Canadian musician * David C. Broderick (1820–1859), United States politician and anti-slavery advocate *

Edwin Broderick Edwin Bernard Broderick (January 16, 1917 – July 2, 2006) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Albany from 1969 to 1976. Early life and education Edwin Broderick was born in the Bronx, New York, to P ...

(1917–2006), United States prelate of Roman Catholic Church * Heather Woods Broderick (fl. 2000s), United States musician *

Helen Broderick Helen Broderick (August 11, 1891 – September 25, 1959) was an American actress known for her comic roles, especially as a wisecracking sidekick. Career Broderick began on Broadway as a chorus girl in the ''Follies of 1907'', the firs ...

(1891–1959), United States actress * Henry Broderick (fl. 1920s), Irish politician *

Henry Broderick (Seattle) Henry Broderick (October 12, 1880 – October 7, 1975) was a Seattle, Washington realtor, civic leader, memoirist, and Seattle historian. He arrived in Seattle in 1901 and, in 1908, founded the real estate firm that he would turn into the city's ...

(1880–1975), United States businessman and municipal leader in US state of Washington * Jack Broderick (1877-?), Canadian athlete in lacrosse *

James Broderick James Joseph Broderick III (March 7, 1927November 1, 1982) was an American actor. He is known for his role as Doug Lawrence in the television series ''Family'', which ran from 1976 to 1980, and he played a pivotal role in the 1975 film '' Dog Da ...

(1927–1982), United States actor, father of Matthew Broderick * James Patrick Broderick (1891–1973), Irish Jesuit and writer * John Broderick, any of several men with the name *

Ken Broderick Kenneth Lorne Broderick (February 16, 1942 – March 13, 2016) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played 27 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Minnesota North Stars and Boston Bruins, and 73 games in the Wo ...

(born 1942), Canadian athlete in ice hockey *

Kevin Broderick Kevin Broderick (born 20 May 1977) is an Irish hurler. He plays for his local club Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry and with the Galway Galway ( ; ga, Gaillimh, ) is a city in the West of Ireland, in the province of Connacht, which is the co ...

(born 1977), Irish athlete *

Laurence Broderick Laurence Broderick, , is a British sculptor. His best known work is 'The Bull', a public sculpture erected in 2003 at the Bull Ring, Birmingham. ''The Bull'' is about 4.5 meters long, about 190 cm high and weighs about 6.5 tons. It is o ...

(born 1935), British sculptor and educator * Len Broderick (born 1940), Canadian athlete in ice hockey * Les Broderick (1921–2013), British pilot and survivor of the " Great Escape" * Lorraine Broderick, United States soap opera writer * Matt Broderick (1877–1940), United States athlete in baseball *

Matthew Broderick Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American actor. His roles include the Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of the title character in ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' (1986), the voice of adult Simba in Disney's ''The Lion King'' (1994), ...

(born 1962), United States actor * Mike Broderick (born 1939), United States politician in South Dakota * Neville Broderick (born 1927), Australian athlete in Australian-rules football * Paddy Broderick (1939–2020), Irish jockey *

Pat Broderick Pat Broderick (born November 26, 1953) is an American comics artist, known for his work on the ''Micronauts'' and ''Alpha Flight'' for Marvel Comics, and ''Legion of Super-Heroes'', ''Captain Atom'' and ''Green Lantern'' for DC Comics. Broderick ...

(born 1953), United States comic book artist * Patricia Broderick (1925–2003), United States playwright and artist, mother of Matthew Broderick * Paul Broderick (born 1970), Australian athlete in Australian-rules football *

Peter Broderick Peter Broderick (born January 20, 1987) is an American musician and composer from Carlton, Oregon. He has released solo material under his own name, been a member of Efterklang, and played with several ensembles as a session musician. Biography ...

(born 1987), United States musician *

Raymond J. Broderick Raymond Joseph "Ray" Broderick (May 29, 1914 – August 6, 2000) was an American jurist and politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 24th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from 1967 to ...

(1914–2000), United States politician and federal judge * Robert Broderick (fl. 2000s), Irish-born English comedian and performer * Seán Broderick (1890–1953), Irish politician * Steve Broderick (fl. 1990s-present), United States musician * Timothy J. Broderick (fl. 1980s-present), United States surgeon and educator * TS Broderick (1893–1962), Irish mathematician *

Vince Broderick Vincent Broderick (17 August 1920 – 14 November 2010), known as Vince Broderick, was an English cricketer who played for Northamptonshire and briefly for the MCC. Considered an All-rounder, Broderick is notable for having the third best ...

(1920–2010), English athlete in cricket * Vincent L. Broderick (1920–1995), United States federal judge * William Broderick (1877–1957), Irish politician and farmer

As a given name

* Broderick Amollo (born 1991), Kenyan Advocate of the High Court *

Broderick Bozimo Alaowei Broderick Bozimo (born 21 January 1939) is a Nigerian lawyer who was appointed Minister of Police Affairs by President Olusegun Obasanjo in July 2003. In January 2007 the Ministries of Police Affairs and Internal Affairs were merged into ...

(born 1939), Nigerian Minister of State and former Minister of Police Affairs * Broderick Chinnery (1742–1808), Irish politician and baronet *

Broderick Crawford William Broderick Crawford (December 9, 1911 – April 26, 1986) was an American stage, film, radio, and television actor, often cast in tough-guy roles and best known for his Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Willie Stark in '' All ...

(1911–1986), American actor *

Broderick Dyke Broderick Dyke (born 31 December 1960) is a former professional tennis player from Australia. Dyke enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career he won 8 doubles titles and finished runner-up an additional 14 time ...

(born 1960), Australian tennis player *

Broderick Stephen Harvey Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. Also aired August 16, 2015. (born January 17, 1957) is an American television host, producer, actor, and comedian. He hosts '' The Steve Harvey Morning Show'', '' Family Feud'', ''Celebrity Family Feud,'' the Miss ...

or Steve Harvey (born 1957), American comedian and television presenter * Brodrick Haldane (1912–1996), Scottish-born society photographer * Broderick Henderson, American politician and member of the Kansas House of Representatives * Broderick Johnson (fl. 1990s-present), American film producer *

Broderick Perkins Broderick Phillip Perkins (born November 23, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or parts of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1978 until 1984, for the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Indians, primaril ...

(born 1954), American baseball player *

Broderick Smith Broderick Smith (born 17 February 1948) is an English-born Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and sometime actor. He was a member of 1970s bands Sundown, Carson and the Dingoes, 1980s Broderick Smith's Big Combo and he has re ...

(born 1948), Australian musician * Broderick Thomas (born 1967), American football player * Broderick Thompson (1960–2002), American football player * Broderick Washington Jr. (born 1997), American football player *

Broderick Wright Broderick Wright (born 24 July 1987) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the National Rugby League, as a . Playing career After graduating from Baulkham Hills High Scho ...

(born 1987), Australian rugby player

Fictional characters

* Broderick Bode, from the ''

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'' series of novels by J.K. Rowling

References

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