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

Claybrooks, 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 Claybrooks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Claybrooks in America

Claybrooks is the 30390th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Claybrooks surname appeared 769 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 Claybrooks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Claybrooks 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 Claybrooks

The surname Claybrooks is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Claybroke or Claybrooks, which was likely a small settlement or farmstead in one of the English counties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Claibroc." This entry suggests that the name was already in use before the Norman Conquest of 1066 and may have its roots in Old English or Anglo-Saxon language.

The name is thought to be a combination of two elements: "clay," referring to the type of soil found in the area, and "brook," meaning a small stream or watercourse. This composition indicates that the original Claybrooks settlement was likely situated near a brook flowing through clayey soil.

Some variations in spelling can be found throughout historical records, such as Claibroke, Claybrooke, and Claybroke. These variations reflect the evolution of the English language and the regional dialects in which the name was pronounced and recorded.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Thomas Claybrooks (c. 1570-1624), an English clergyman who served as the rector of St. Giles-in-the-Fields in London during the early 17th century. Another was Sir William Claybrooks (1605-1682), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Warwickshire during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, John Claybrooks (1732-1802) was a prominent merchant and ship owner based in Bristol, England, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade with the Americas. His son, Robert Claybrooks (1768-1834), followed in his footsteps and became a successful shipbuilder and naval contractor.

One of the most notable individuals with this surname was Sir Edward Claybrooks (1812-1891), a British military officer and explorer who served in the Indian Army and led several expeditions in the Himalayan region, making important contributions to the mapping and surveying of the area.

While the surname Claybrooks is not among the most common in England, it has a long and intriguing history that reflects the country's linguistic and cultural heritage, as well as the stories of individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Claybrooks

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

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

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