broder

Broder is a surname of European origin that appears in North American records as well. The name is found in several countries and may have arisen independently in different linguistic areas, reflecting diverse etymological paths. In contemporary usage, it is most often encountered as a family name rather than a given name.

Notable people with the surname include David H. Broder, an American political journalist known for his long career at the Washington Post and for his coverage of American elections and national politics. Other bearers of the name have contributed to fields such as science, business, and the arts, though those mentions are less prominent in English-language reference works.

Because surname etymologies can be multifaceted, precise origins of "Broder" may vary by family line. Some scholars treat it as a patronymic or occupational surname in European contexts, while others recognize it as a modern American surname with immigrant roots. The name does not correspond to a common English word and is mainly of interest in onomastic and genealogical contexts.