BLAKEBROUGH
Blakebrough
Blakebrough is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is a locational surname derived from the Old English words "blaec" meaning black and "broc" meaning brook or stream.
The surname Blakebrough is believed to have originated from various places in England, such as Blakebrook in Worcestershire or Blakebrough in Oxfordshire. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a black-colored stream or brook.
The earliest records of the Blakebrough surname date back to the medieval period in England. Over the centuries, the name has evolved in spelling, with variations including Blackbrook and Blackborough.
Families with the surname Blakebrough have been found in various regions across England. The name may have spread as individuals migrated for employment or other reasons.
Today, the surname Blakebrough is relatively rare, but individuals bearing this name can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and even beyond.
There are approximately 175 people named Blakebrough in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Blakebrough.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ashley
- Glyn
- Ian
- James
- Kevin
- Martin
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Scott
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Adele
- Anna
- Carol
- Helen
- Joanne
- Josephine
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sandra
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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