Broaden

Perhaps a topographic surname for someone who lived in a broad valley, from Old English brād (“broad”) + dene (“valley”). Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Braden.

Broaden (plural Broadens)

1. A surname from Old English.

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Broaden is the 35057^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 643 individuals. Broaden is most common among Black/African American (92.85%) individuals.

• Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Broaden”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 1, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 230.

• Aberdon, bandore, boarden

From Old Frisian *brāde, or possibly from Middle Low German brāde; both ultimately from Proto-Germanic *brēdô. More at brawn.

Broaden m

1. A roast; roasted meat