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

Rushbrook, 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 Rushbrook surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rushbrook in America

Rushbrook is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rushbrook surname appeared 153 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 Rushbrook.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rushbrook 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 Rushbrook

The surname Rushbrook originated in England during the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the combination of the Old English words "rysc" meaning rushes and "broc" meaning brook, referring to a stream or small river where rushes grew abundantly. This name likely originated in a specific place called Rushbrook, located in the county of Suffolk.

The earliest known record of the name Rushbrook dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was documented as "Ryscebroc" in Suffolk. This historic manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, serves as a valuable source of information about landowners and settlements in England during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name appeared as "Risshebrok" in the Feet of Fines for Suffolk, a collection of legal documents related to land transactions. This variation in spelling highlights the evolution of the name over time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Rushbrook was Sir Thomas Rushbrook, a prominent landowner who lived in the 14th century. His descendants continued to hold land and influence in the area for several generations.

During the 16th century, the name was recorded as "Rushbrooke" in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. This spelling variation reflects the influence of local dialects and pronunciation on the written form of the name.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Rushbrook was Robert Rushbrook, born in 1609 in Suffolk. He was a respected scholar and clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds from 1649 until his death in 1685.

Another prominent individual with the Rushbrook surname was Sir William Rushbrook, a successful merchant and Member of Parliament for Ipswich in the late 17th century. He was born in 1642 and played a significant role in local politics and trade during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, John Rushbrook, born in 1712 in Suffolk, was a renowned architect and surveyor. He designed several notable buildings in the region, including the Shire Hall in Bury St. Edmunds, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural skills.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Thomas Rushbrook, a notable author and poet born in 1805 in Suffolk. His works, which included collections of poems and historical accounts, gained widespread recognition and contributed to the literary heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rushbrook

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

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

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