Explore the Family Name Ten Brook
The meaning of Ten Brook
Americanized form of Dutch Ten Broek (see Ten Broeck).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ten Brook in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ten Brook has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The overall rank dropped by approximately 1.86 percent, placing it at 82,317th most popular surname in 2010 as opposed to its previous position of 80,812th in 2000. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.05 percent, from 218 to 229. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #82,317 | -1.86% |
| Count | 218 | 229 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ten Brook
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Ten Brook surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as white decreased slightly, from 92.2 percent to 88.65 percent. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.75 percent in 2000 to 3.93 percent in 2010 - a notable change of 42.91 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black also increased, moving from 2.29 percent to 2.62 percent. Interestingly, there were no Ten Brook individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2010, however, 3.06 percent of individuals identified as being of two or more races, which wasn't recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 88.65% | -3.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 3.93% | 42.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Black | 2.29% | 2.62% | 14.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |