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

Claybrook, 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 Claybrook surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Claybrook in America

Claybrook is the 21895th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Claybrook surname appeared 1,186 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 Claybrook.

We can also compare 2010 data for Claybrook 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 Claybrook

The surname Claybrook originated in England during the late medieval period, likely between the 13th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the Old English words "clæg" meaning clay, and "broc" meaning brook or stream, suggesting that the name referred to a person who lived near a clay-lined brook or stream.

One of the earliest known records of the name Claybrook can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dating back to 1327. It appears as "Johannes de Claybrok," indicating that the name was already in use by that time. There are also references to the name in the Feet of Fines records for Warwickshire in the late 14th century.

The Claybrook surname may have originated from a place name, as many surnames did during that era. There are several villages and hamlets in England with similar names, such as Claybrook in Nottinghamshire and Claybrooke in Leicestershire, which could have contributed to the development of the surname.

One notable figure bearing the name Claybrook was John Claybrooke (c. 1480-1537), an English clergyman and canon of Windsor. He served as the Secretary to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey and was later appointed as the President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, in 1537.

Another historically significant individual with the Claybrook surname was Edward Claybrook (1645-1715), an English merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Southwark in the late 17th century. He was involved in the East India trade and held various positions within the East India Company.

In the 18th century, John Claybrook (1720-1787) was a prominent landowner and farmer in Gloucestershire, England. He is mentioned in several records related to land transactions and agricultural activities during that period.

Francis Claybrook (1822-1890) was a notable English architect and surveyor who worked on various projects in London and the surrounding areas. He was responsible for designing several churches, schools, and residential buildings in the Victorian era.

Elizabeth Claybrook (1877-1955) was a British artist and painter known for her landscape and portrait works. She exhibited her paintings at various galleries in London and was a member of the Royal Society of British Artists.

While the Claybrook surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide insight into the origins and early use of this surname in its country of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Claybrook

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

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

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