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

Millbrook, 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 Millbrook surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Millbrook in America

Millbrook is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Millbrook surname appeared 180 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 Millbrook.

We can also compare 2010 data for Millbrook 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 Millbrook

The surname Millbrook is an English locational name that originated in the late medieval period. It is derived from various places called Millbrook in counties like Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Sussex. The name refers to a brook or stream that powered a mill, typically a flour or grain mill.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Millbrook dates back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279, there is a mention of a Hugo de Mullebrok. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name from its Old English roots.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Millbrook surname can be found in various parish records and tax rolls across England. Notably, in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524 for Bedfordshire, there is a reference to a John Mylbrook.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Millbrook surname was William Millbrook, a yeoman farmer born in Bedfordshire around 1550. He is mentioned in land records and wills from the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Millbrook surname gained prominence with the rise of the Millbrook family of Hertfordshire. John Millbrook (1620-1688), a wealthy landowner and merchant, was a notable figure during this period.

Another prominent individual with the Millbrook surname was Thomas Millbrook (1670-1745), a clergyman and author from Sussex. He wrote several theological treatises and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Rye.

During the 18th century, the Millbrook surname spread beyond England as some individuals emigrated to the American colonies. One such individual was James Millbrook (1725-1801), a farmer and soldier from Virginia who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the Millbrook surname gained further recognition with the achievements of individuals like Sarah Millbrook (1810-1892), a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate from New York.

Throughout history, the Millbrook surname has been associated with various professions, including farmers, merchants, clergy, soldiers, and educators. While the name originated from specific locations in England, it has since spread globally and evolved over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Millbrook

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

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

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