There are
1271
Bradstreets in the USA
Bradstreet is the
20780th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bradstreet

AnneBradstreet

Anne Bradstreet was the first published poet in colonial British North America, widely recognized as one of the most important figures in American literature.

SimonBradstreet

Simon Bradstreet was a colonial magistrate, businessman, and diplomat who served as Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

DudleyBradstreet

Dudley Bradstreet was a British politician who served as Member of Parliament for North Dorset from 1929 to 1931.

JohnBradstreet

John Bradstreet was a British Army officer who served during the War of Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.

LucyBradstreet

Lucy Bradstreet is an American actress known for her roles in films like 'Beetlejuice' and 'The Bridges of Madison County.'

HenryBradstreet

Henry Bradstreet was an English cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.

MarthaBradstreet

Martha Bradstreet is an American artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media works.

WilliamBradstreet

William Bradstreet was a British naval officer who served during World War II and played a significant role in the Battle of Britain.

EleanorBradstreet

Eleanor Bradstreet is a Canadian politician who currently serves as a Member of Parliament for the Liberal Party.

PhilipBradstreet

Philip Bradstreet is an American entrepreneur and founder of a successful software development company.

Bradstreet Genealogy

OriginsThe surname "Bradstreet" is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Old English words "brad," meaning "broad," and "street," referring to a road or thoroughfare. It was likely originally used as a topographical name for someone who lived near a wide street or road.
Geographic DistributionThe surname "Bradstreet" is primarily found in the United States, particularly in New England where the Bradstreet family played a prominent role in the early colonial history. There are also smaller concentrations of the name in the United Kingdom and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname "Bradstreet" include "Broadstreet," "Brodskiy," "Bradstreete," "Bradstraw," "Broadstair," "Broadstreete," "Broadstreat," and "Broadstreate."
Migration and ImmigrationThe Bradstreet family originally migrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century. Over time, descendants of the Bradstreet family have migrated and settled in various parts of the United States and other English-speaking countries.