Explore the Family Name Bradbury
The meaning of Bradbury
English: habitational name, usually from Bredbury (Cheshire), occasionally perhaps from Bradbury (Durham), although evidence for the latter origin is yet to be found. Both placenames meant ‘stronghold or manor house built with planks’, from Old English bred ‘board’ + burg in the dative case form byrig.
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How common is the last name Bradbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bradbury experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname dropped in rank from 4050 to 4343, indicating a reduction of 7.23%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 1.33% during the same period, growing from 8065 to 8172. Despite the growth in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.36% suggesting that while the absolute number of Bradburys may have grown, they represent a smaller proportion of the larger population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,050 | #4,343 | -7.23% |
| Count | 8,065 | 8,172 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.99 | 2.77 | -7.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bradbury
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Bradbury surname. In 2000, 94.72% identified as white, dropping slightly to 93.26% in 2010. During the same decade, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 36.11%, and those identifying with two or more races saw an increase of 48.80%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic grew by 29.01%, while those identifying as Black increased by 20.62%. The only category to see a decrease was American Indian and Alaskan Native, which dropped by 17.78%. This indicates an increasing diversity among individuals with the Bradbury surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 93.26% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.09% | 29.01% |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.93% | 20.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.86% | 48.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.49% | 36.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.37% | -17.78% |
Bradbury ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bradbury is British & Irish, which comprises 59.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.6%) and Eastern European (3.5%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Chinese, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 59.9% |
| French & German | 21.6% |
| Eastern European | 3.5% |
| Other | 15.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Bradbury
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bradbury have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 87.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 87.80% |
What Bradbury haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bradbury is R-CTS8277, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS8277 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-CTS4528, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Weston, Sims, Lloyd, Phillips, Slater, Jones, Oliver, Morgan, Davies, Cameron.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bradbury surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bradbury have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bradbury" Surname 35.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bradbury" Surname 32.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bradbury" Surname 22.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bradbury" Surname 17.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bradbury?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bradbury are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition