There are
1402
Bradshers in the USABradsher is the
19306th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Bradsher
JohnBradsher
John Bradsher was an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia State Senate.DavidBradsher
David Bradsher is an American journalist and author known for his investigative reporting on criminal justice issues.JonathanBradsher
Jonathan Bradsher was an early settler in North Carolina and one of the founders of the Bradsher family in the region.NancyBradsher
Nancy Bradsher is an American painter known for her abstract and expressionist works inspired by nature and the human form.WilliamBradsher
William Bradsher was a British naval officer who participated in several key battles during the Napoleonic Wars.SarahBradsher
Sarah Bradsher is an American actress known for her roles in independent films and her work with regional theater companies.JosephBradsher
Joseph Bradsher was an American inventor and entrepreneur who patented several innovations in the textile industry.MarthaBradsher
Martha Bradsher was an American journalist and editor who worked for several prominent newspapers in the mid-20th century.RobertBradsher
Robert Bradsher is a British historian and author specializing in medieval European history.ElizabethBradsher
Elizabeth Bradsher is an American lawyer and legal scholar known for her work in constitutional law and civil rights.Bradsher Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Bradsher' is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word 'brad', meaning 'broad', and 'shere', meaning 'shear' or 'scissors'. It likely referred to someone who worked as a tailor or a cloth shearman.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bradsher' is primarily found in the southern United States, particularly in North Carolina and Virginia, where it originated. There are also smaller concentrations of individuals with this surname in other parts of the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bradsher' include 'Bradshar', 'Brodsher', 'Bradshar', 'Bradshar', 'Bardsher', 'Bradscher', 'Brasherd', 'Bradhyr', and 'Brathar'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Bradsher' primarily occurred within the United States, as individuals moved from the original areas of settlement in North Carolina and Virginia to other parts of the country. There may also be some individuals with this surname who emigrated from the United Kingdom to other countries.