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

Brockington, 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 Brockington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brockington in America

Brockington is the 9350th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brockington surname appeared 3,479 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 Brockington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brockington 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 Brockington

The surname Brockington is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "broc," meaning a small stream or brook, and "ing," signifying a meadow or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Brochintone," referring to a settlement in Staffordshire. This entry suggests that the name may have originated as a place name, possibly describing a locality situated near a small brook or stream.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, various spellings of the name emerged, such as "Brockyngton," "Brokinton," and "Brokynton." These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation that were common in those times.

The surname Brockington has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir John Brockington (c. 1520-1593), a prominent English judge who served as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another significant bearer of the name was Edward Brockington (1637-1708), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, and played a crucial role in the college's administration.

In the literary realm, Dorothy Brockington (1888-1968) was a British author and playwright who gained recognition for her novels and plays set in the early 20th century. Her works often explored themes of social class and human relationships.

Sir Leonard Brockington (1888-1966), a Canadian lawyer, diplomat, and civil servant, made significant contributions to his country's foreign policy during his tenure as the Undersecretary of State for External Affairs from 1940 to 1946.

More recently, Jonathan Brockington (1942-2022) was a renowned British actor and voice artist, known for his roles in television series and his work as a voice-over artist for audiobooks and documentaries.

While the surname Brockington is not among the most common in English-speaking countries, it has a rich history rooted in the medieval period, with its origins possibly tied to a specific location near a small stream or brook. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have left their mark in various fields, including law, academia, literature, diplomacy, and the performing arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brockington

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

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

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