Explore the Family Name Brookings
The meaning of Brookings
English (Oxfordshire): variant of Brookins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Brookings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Brookings has seen a slight decrease in popularity since the turn of the century. In 2000, it ranked as the 61,058th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 62,903rd place, representing a drop of 3.02%. However, the number of people with this surname actually increased slightly during this period, from 308 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, indicating an increase of 3.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #62,903 | -3.02% |
| Count | 308 | 318 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brookings
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brookings from the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been some shift over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a small increase from 67.21% in 2000 to 68.24% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.62% to 1.57%. Individuals who identify as Black also saw a decrease in this period, moving from 30.52% in 2000 to 28.62% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.21% | 68.24% | 1.53% |
| Black | 30.52% | 28.62% | -6.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.57% | -3.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |