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

Estabrooks, 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 Estabrooks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estabrooks in America

Estabrooks is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estabrooks surname appeared 433 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 Estabrooks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estabrooks 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 Estabrooks

The surname Estabrooks has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "east" and "broc," which together mean "east brook" or "eastern stream." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near an eastern brook or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estabrooks can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Estbroce." This entry indicates that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in England.

Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including Eastbrook, Eastbrooke, Estebrooke, and Estabrooke, among others. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

In the 13th century, a family bearing the name Estabrooks is recorded as residing in the county of Devon, in southwestern England. This Devon branch of the family may have given rise to the surname's association with certain place names, such as Eastbrook in Devon.

One notable figure with the surname Estabrooks was Sir John Estabrooks (1565-1634), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Devonshire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was involved in local governance during the reign of King James I.

Another early bearer of the name was William Estabrooks (1590-1662), a merchant and shipowner from Bristol, England. He was active in the transatlantic trade and is known to have made voyages to the American colonies in the mid-17th century.

In the 18th century, the name Estabrooks can be found in various records from New England, indicating that members of the family had emigrated from England to the American colonies. One such individual was Nathaniel Estabrooks (1720-1802), a farmer and landowner in Massachusetts.

During the 19th century, the surname Estabrooks continued to be represented in both England and North America. Joseph Estabrooks (1815-1890) was a prominent businessman and banker in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, where he played a significant role in the city's economic development.

Another notable figure was Sarah Estabrooks (1837-1917), an American educator and women's rights activist from New Hampshire. She was involved in the suffragist movement and campaigned for the advancement of women's education and social status.

Throughout its history, the surname Estabrooks has maintained its ties to its English roots and its connection to the geographical concept of an eastern brook or stream. While the name has undergone various spelling changes, its fundamental origin and meaning have remained intact over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estabrooks

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

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

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