Broadhurst (surname)

The surname Broadhurst is of English origin. It is a locational surname, derived from a place name meaning "broad wood" or "wide wood." This indicates that the first bearer of the name likely lived near a prominent wood or forest.

The name is composed of the Old English elements "brad" (meaning broad or wide) and "hyrst" (meaning a wooded hill or grove).

Records of the surname can be found in various parts of England, particularly in Lancashire and Cheshire. Early examples of the surname in records include variations in spelling, reflecting the evolution of the English language.

The surname Broadhurst has been carried to other parts of the world through migration, particularly to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.