Find out how popular the last name Ashbrook is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ashbrook.

Ashbrook, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ashbrook surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashbrook in America

Ashbrook is the 15015th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashbrook surname appeared 1,967 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ashbrook.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashbrook to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ashbrook

The surname Ashbrook is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, describing someone who lived near a stream or brook lined with ash trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1332, where a William de Asshebrok was listed. The prefix "de" in this case signifies "of" or "from," indicating his connection to a place called Ashbrook.

Ashbrook is also thought to be derived from the Old English words "æsc" (ash tree) and "broc" (brook or stream), further reinforcing its locational connotation. In some instances, the name was also spelled as Aschebrok, Asschebrok, or Ayschebrook, reflecting the variations in spelling practices during that time.

The earliest known individual with the surname Ashbrook was Sir Thomas Ashbrook, a knight who lived during the reign of King Henry VI in the 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical records and was known for his military service.

Another notable figure was John Ashbrook, born in 1616, who was a merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, England. His descendants later emigrated to the American colonies, and the name Ashbrook can be found among early settlers in Virginia and other parts of the United States.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Ashbrook family resided in the town of Ashbrook, Derbyshire, England, further cementing the connection between the surname and the place name.

Henry Ashbrook (1739-1808) was an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War and later served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

Another individual of note was William Ashbrook (1808-1868), a prominent industrialist and politician from Ohio, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1851 to 1855.

While the Ashbrook surname is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, from knights and soldiers to merchants and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds associated with this distinctive English name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashbrook

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ashbrook.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ashbrook was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ashbrook has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ashbrook was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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