Bradshaw (surname)

Bradshaw is a surname.

Bradshaw
Pronunciation/ˈbrædʃɔː/
Origin
Word/nameOld English
Meaningderived from the Old English brad 'broad' and sceaga 'thicket'
Region of originEngland, especially Lancashire and West Yorkshire
Other names
Variant form(s)Brayshaw, Bradshawe
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The surname Bradshaw was first found in Lancashire at Bradshaw, now part of Greater Manchester. The chapelry of Bradshaw was listed as Bradeshaghe in 1246, meaning '{{{1}}}'broad wood or copse}} (Old English brad + sceaga).[2]

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References
  1. 1990 Census Name Files
  2. "Bradshaw Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseofNames. January 2000. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
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