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

Hembrook, 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 Hembrook surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hembrook in America

Hembrook is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hembrook surname appeared 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 Hembrook.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hembrook 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 Hembrook

The surname Hembrook is of English origin, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a small village or hamlet near a brook or stream surrounded by meadows. The first part of the name, "hem," is derived from the Old English word "hemm," meaning a meadow or enclosed pasture land.

The earliest known record of the name Hembrook appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled as "de Hemmebroke." This entry suggests that the name was originally a locative surname, indicating a person who hailed from a place called Hembrook. The use of the preposition "de" in the spelling further supports the theory of it being a place name.

In the 14th century, the name was recorded in various spellings, such as "Hembroke," "Hembroc," and "Hemmebroke," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. These variations suggest the name's widespread use across different parts of England.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Hembrook was Sir John Hembrook (c. 1350-1415), a wealthy landowner and knight from Gloucestershire. He was a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses and fought alongside King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Hembrook (1520-1589), a renowned herbalist and apothecary from Warwickshire. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies earned her recognition throughout the region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various parish records, including the baptism of Thomas Hembrook in 1562 at St. Mary's Church in Oxfordshire. Records also show a Richard Hembrook (1588-1647) who was a successful merchant and landowner in Yorkshire.

The 17th century saw the emergence of William Hembrook (1620-1692), a Puritan clergyman and author from Lincolnshire. He wrote several influential theological works, including "The Righteous Path" and "Sermons on Grace."

In the 18th century, the name Hembrook was associated with the village of Hembrook in Gloucestershire, which likely served as the original place from which the surname derived. This connection is evident in the records of John Hembrook (1725-1798), a prominent farmer and landowner in the area.

Throughout its history, the surname Hembrook has maintained a strong connection to its English roots and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, clergymen, and landowners.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hembrook

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

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

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