Broad is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alfred Scott Broad (1854–1929), South Australian artist Alice Broad (fl. 1661–1664), British, first female printer in York, England C. D. Broad (1887–1971), English philosopher known for Scientific Thought (1930) Chris Broad (cricketer) (born 1957), former English cricketer and match referee Chris Broad (YouTuber) (born 1990), British YouTuber, filmmaker and podcast host Eli Broad (1933–2021), American billionaire and philanthropist Frank Broad (1874–1956), British politician James Broad (disambiguation), multiple people Lindsey Broad, American television, stage, and film actress Neil Broad (born 1966), South African-born tennis player Nick Broad (died 2013), English nutritionist Pery Broad (1921–1993), Brazilian SS officer at Auschwitz concentration camp Shane Broad (born 1976), Australian politician and rower Stephen Broad (born 1980), former English footballer Stuart Broad (born 1986), English cricketer, son of the cricketer, Chris Broad Billy Idol (born 1955), real name William Albert Michael Broad William Broad (born 1951), The New York Times writer