Broad is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Broad (Surrey cricketer)
Alfred Scott Broad (1854–1929) South Australian artist
C. D. Broad, English philosopher known for his thorough and objective analysis in works such as Scientific Thought (1930) and Examination of McTaggart's Philosophy (1933)
Chris Broad, former English cricketer and match referee
Eli Broad, billionaire and philanthropist
Francis Alfred Broad, United Kingdom politician; also known as Frank Broad
Nick Broad (died 2013), English nutritionist
Perry Broad (1921-93), Brazilian SS officer at Auschwitz concentration camp
Stephen Broad, former English footballer
Stuart Broad, English cricketer, son of Chris Broad
Billy Idol, real name William Albert Michael Broad
William Broad New York Times writer