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

Colebrooke, 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 Colebrooke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colebrooke in America

Colebrooke is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colebrooke surname appeared 101 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 Colebrooke.

The history of the last name Colebrooke

The surname Colebrooke originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English words "col" meaning charcoal or coal, and "broc" meaning brook or stream. This suggests the name may have referred to someone who lived near a brook where charcoal was produced or transported.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Colbrocc". This entry refers to a settlement in Devonshire that would later become known as Colebrooke.

By the 13th century, the name had evolved to its modern spelling of Colebrooke. Records from this period show individuals with this surname residing in various parts of southern England, particularly in Somerset, Devon, and Dorset.

One notable bearer of the Colebrooke name was Sir Edward Colebrooke (1564-1638), a wealthy merchant and member of the East India Company. He played a significant role in establishing British trade relations with India and the East Indies.

Another prominent figure was Robert Colebrooke (1742-1808), an English-born judge and orientalist who served as a member of the Supreme Council of Bengal and was instrumental in promoting the study of ancient Indian texts and languages.

In the literary world, Henry Thomas Colebrooke (1765-1837), a noted Sanskrit scholar and translator, made significant contributions to the understanding of Hindu law and philosophy in the West.

Sir William Macbean George Colebrooke (1787-1870), a British army officer and colonial administrator, served as the Lieutenant-Governor of the North-Western Provinces (now part of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand) in India from 1834 to 1837.

Lastly, Edward Colebrooke (1737-1808), an English clergyman and mathematician, is remembered for his work on the calculation of life annuities and his contributions to actuarial science.

Throughout its history, the Colebrooke surname has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the southern regions, and has been associated with individuals who achieved notable accomplishments in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colebrooke

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

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 Colebrooke 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.

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

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