Explore the Family Name Ashbrook
The meaning of Ashbrook
1. English: habitational name from any of the places called Ashbrook, e.g. in Marston Mortaine (Bedfordshire) and in Ampney Saint Mary (Gloucestershire). Ashbrook in Gloucestershire is from Old English ēast + brōc ‘stream’, whereas the Bedfordshire example is from Old English æsc ‘ash tree’ + brōc ‘stream’. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of German Eschbach.
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How common is the last name Ashbrook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ashbrook has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 13,957 to 15,015, representing a 7.58% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 1,984 in 2000 to 1,967 in 2010, a change of -0.86%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell from 0.74 to 0.67 during this period, marking a reduction of 9.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,957 | #15,015 | -7.58% |
| Count | 1,984 | 1,967 | -0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.67 | -9.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ashbrook
Turning to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ashbrook from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 37.50%, while the percentage of those reporting two or more races increased significantly by 85.92%. Individuals identifying as White remained the dominant group, though there was a slight decrease of 0.82% over the decade. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the Hispanic group by 80.99%. However, the count for those who identify as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.93% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 2.19% | 80.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.32% | 85.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.25% | -37.5% |
| Black | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |