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

Brockelbank, 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 Brockelbank surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brockelbank in America

Brockelbank is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brockelbank surname appeared 153 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Brockelbank.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brockelbank 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 Brockelbank

The surname Brockelbank is of English origin, deriving from a locational name referring to a dweller near a brocket or small stream. It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where it appears as "William de Brokylbanke." This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 14th century. The spelling variations included Brockelbank, Brockelbanke, and Brockelbanck, reflecting the regional dialects and inconsistencies in written records at the time.

In the 16th century, the Brockelbank family appeared to have been concentrated in the West Riding of Yorkshire, as evidenced by parish records from that area. A notable entry is the christening of John Brockelbank in Keighley, Yorkshire, in 1585.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, does not contain any specific mention of the Brockelbank name. However, it does list several places with similar-sounding names, such as Brockholes and Brockhampton, which may have been related to the origin of the surname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Brockelbank, born in Yorkshire in 1620. He was a prominent landowner and local magistrate, and his descendants continued to hold significant positions in the area.

Another notable individual was John Brockelbank (1778-1856), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Leeds, Yorkshire. He made his fortune in the wool trade and donated generously to various charitable causes, including the establishment of the Brockelbank Almshouses in Leeds.

In the 19th century, the Brockelbank family spread beyond Yorkshire, with members residing in other parts of England and even emigrating to other countries. For example, Henry Brockelbank (1827-1901) was a prominent architect and surveyor in South Australia, responsible for designing several notable buildings in Adelaide.

Other noteworthy individuals with the surname Brockelbank include:

1. Thomas Brockelbank (1835-1914), a British engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines.
2. Edith Brockelbank (1892-1979), an English educator and writer who authored several books on teaching methods and child development.
3. John Brockelbank (1908-1986), a British artist and illustrator renowned for his landscape paintings and illustrations for children's books.
4. Richard Brockelbank (born 1942), a former professional cricket player who represented Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the 1960s and 1970s.
5. Suzanne Brockelbank (born 1968), a Canadian actress and voice artist known for her work in animation and video games.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brockelbank

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

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 Brockelbank 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 Brockelbank 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 Brockelbank was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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