Explore the Family Name Brodsky
The meaning of Brodsky
1. Czech and Slovak (Brodský): habitational name for someone from any of numerous places, notably in Bohemia, named Brod, from Slavic brod ‘ford’. 2. Americanized form of Polish Brodzki: habitational name for someone from any of various places in Poland called Brody. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) and Ukrainian: habitational name for someone from Brody, a place in Galicia (now Ukraine), which was an important center of Jewish life up to the time of the Holocaust. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Yakov, Hyman, Elihu, Elik, Emanuel, Jascha, Leib, Meyer, Moisey. Russian Leonid, Boris, Mikhail, Iosif, Arkady, Gennady, Igor, Lev, Lyudmila, Yefim, Alevtina, Grigory.
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How common is the last name Brodsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brodsky ranked 7,618 in 2000 and dropped slightly to 8,124 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.64%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 4,024 in 2000 to 4,083 in 2010, marking a growth of 1.47%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Brodsky surname dipped by 7.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,618 | #8,124 | -6.64% |
| Count | 4,024 | 4,083 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.38 | -7.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brodsky
The ethnicity of individuals bearing the Brodsky surname shows some variation based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White at 96.87%, slightly declining to 95.89% by 2010. Individuals of Asian or Pacific Islander descent represented 0.35% in 2000, but this figure grew significantly by 74.29% to reach 0.61% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Hispanic also increased from 1.52% to 2.33% over the decade. Black individuals made up 0.34% in 2010, a slight increase from 0.30% in 2000. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase from 0.12% to 0.27%. Conversely, individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by 33.33%, moving from 0.84% in 2000 down to 0.56% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.87% | 95.89% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.33% | 53.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.61% | 74.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.56% | -33.33% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.34% | 13.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.27% | 125% |
Brodsky 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 Brodsky is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 58.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (14.7%) and French & German (7.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 58.4% |
| British & Irish | 14.7% |
| French & German | 7.3% |
| Other | 19.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Brodsky
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 Brodsky have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 35.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 35.50% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 34.70% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 34.70% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 34.70% |
What Brodsky 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 Brodsky is R-CTS6, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS6 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include E-L791 and J-M67, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Zucker, Sandler, Levine, Goldstein, Levy, Wasserman, Levin, Weinstein, Levinson, Landau.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Brodsky surname are: K1a1b1a, J1c, 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 Brodsky 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.
"Brodsky" Surname 45.1%
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.
"Brodsky" Surname 22.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Brodsky" Surname 19.4%
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.
"Brodsky" Surname 12.1%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Brodsky?
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 Brodsky are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition