BROOKING
Brooking
Brooking is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Brooc", meaning a small stream or brook, followed by the patronymic suffix "-ing", indicating "son of". The surname is primarily found in the southwestern counties of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall.
The Brooking family is believed to have ancient origins, with records indicating that they have been present in the region for centuries. The surname has evolved through various spellings over the years, including Brookin, Brookings, Brookings, and Brokin.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Brooking surname have been involved in a variety of occupations, including farming, fishing, and mining. The family may have been associated with properties located near streams or brooks, reflecting the original meaning of the surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Brooking include Trevor Brooking, a former English footballer who played for West Ham United and the England national team. Trevor Brooking is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of his generation and has since gone on to have a successful career as a football administrator.
Today, the surname Brooking is relatively rare, but it continues to be borne by families in various parts of England and beyond. The name serves as a reminder of the ancestral ties to the picturesque landscape of the West Country and the enduring traditions of English heritage.
There are approximately 998 people named Brooking in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,393rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Brooking.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Arthur
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- John
- Justin
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Timothy
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Anne
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Lesley
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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