Explore the Family Name Colebrook
The meaning of Colebrook
English (southern): habitational name from Colebrooke or either of two places called Colebrook, all in Devon. Alternatively, a topographic name for someone who lived by a ‘cool brook’, from Middle English col, coul + brok, brouk(e).
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How common is the last name Colebrook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Colebrook" increased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,141st most popular, with a count of 296. By 2010, the rank had risen to 62,531 and the count had grown to 320, representing an increase of 8.11%. However, the proportion of Colebrooks per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #62,531 | 0.97% |
| Count | 296 | 320 | 8.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colebrook
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Colebrook", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 51.35% to 44.06%, while those identifying as Black marginally increased from 41.55% to 42.19%. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic identification, which rose from 3.38% to 8.13%. Additionally, the 2010 census recorded individuals with the Colebrook surname who identified with two or more races for the first time, at 2.81%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native identification dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.69% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.35% | 44.06% | -14.2% |
| Black | 41.55% | 42.19% | 1.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 8.13% | 140.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |