Explore the Family Name Alsobrook
The meaning of Alsobrook
English: variant of Allsebrook, a habitational name from an unidentified place in Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire, perhaps originally named ‘Alsi’s brook’ (from a male personal name descended from Old English Ælfsige).
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How common is the last name Alsobrook in the United States?
The surname Alsobrook has seen relatively minor fluctuations in its popularity across the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,723rd most common surname, with an estimated population of 1,055 individuals bearing the name (approximately 0.39 per 100,000 people). By 2010, the ranking had dipped slightly to the 23,587th position, even though the count increased marginally to 1,076 individuals. This increase represents a growth rate of about 1.99%, yet the proportion per 100,000 fell by 7.69% due to the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,723 | #23,587 | -3.8% |
| Count | 1,055 | 1,076 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alsobrook
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Alsobrook identify as White, although this percentage declined slightly from 78.10% in 2000 to 76.86% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black also saw a minor decrease, dropping from 16.59% to 16.36%. Meanwhile, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.90% to 2.97%) and those reporting two or more races (from 2.18% to 2.32%). Notably, the census started recording instances of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities under the Alsobrook surname in 2010, which were previously unrecorded or suppressed for privacy in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.1% | 76.86% | -1.59% |
| Black | 16.59% | 16.36% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.97% | 56.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 2.32% | 6.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.84% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |