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

Brookhart, 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 Brookhart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brookhart in America

Brookhart is the 22592nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brookhart surname appeared 1,137 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 Brookhart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brookhart 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 Brookhart

The surname Brookhart has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "broc" meaning a small stream or brook, and "herte" meaning a hart or deer. This combination suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small stream frequented by deer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Brochert." This entry indicates that the name was present in the region now known as Hertfordshire, which lends further credence to the theory of its derivation from the word "herte."

By the 13th century, the name had evolved to the more recognizable spelling of "Brookhart," as evidenced by records from the county of Essex. In these documents, the name is often associated with landowners and individuals of some prominence within their local communities.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Brookhart include Sir William Brookhart, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Another prominent figure was John Brookhart, a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century.

During the 17th century, the name appears in connection with several places, such as Brookhart Manor in Gloucestershire and Brookhart Village in Somerset. These place names likely derived from the presence of individuals with the surname Brookhart in those areas.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Samuel Brookhart, born in 1682, who was a renowned philosopher and theologian. His works on the nature of human reason and the existence of God were highly influential during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the surname gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Emily Brookhart, a pioneering educator who established several schools for underprivileged children in London. She was born in 1820 and dedicated her life to improving access to education.

Throughout its history, the surname Brookhart has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, from knights and merchants to scholars and philanthropists. Its enduring presence is a testament to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brookhart

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

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

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