Explore the Family Name Easterbrook
The meaning of Easterbrook
1. English (Devon): variant of Estabrook. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form (translation into English) of Dutch Oosterbroek: habitational name from any of several farms and hamlets, for instance in Eelde Drenthe, Oldemarkt Overijssel, Laren Gelderland and Oldebroek Gelderland.
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How common is the last name Easterbrook in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Easterbrook has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Easterbrook ranked as the 34,630th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 36,788th position, representing a change of -6.23%. Furthermore, the total count of people with this surname also saw a small decrease of -1.78% over the same period, going down from 618 to 607. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell by -8.7%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,630 | #36,788 | -6.23% |
| Count | 618 | 607 | -1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Easterbrook
When considering ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some notable changes for the Easterbrook surname. While the majority of those with this surname identify as White (93.08% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this percentage compared to the year 2000, which stood at 95.15%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased substantially, from 0.97% to 1.65% and 2.43% to 3.29% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, going from 1.29% to 1.65%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with the Easterbrook surname who identified as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 93.08% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 3.29% | 35.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 1.65% | 70.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.65% | 27.91% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |