ESTABROOK
Estabrook
Estabrook is a surname of English origin, derived from a habitation name that originates from various places in England named Estbrook, Estbrook, or Eastbrook. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "east," meaning east, and "brook," meaning a stream. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near or on the eastern side of a brook or stream.
The surname Estabrook has been found primarily in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas such as Wiltshire and Hampshire. Like many English surnames, Estabrook may have been originally adopted by families to distinguish themselves from others in their community.
Over the centuries, the Estabrook surname has likely undergone various spelling variations, a common trait in British surnames due to changing dialects and the lack of standardised spelling in earlier times.
Individuals bearing the surname Estabrook have been recorded in historical documents and records dating back to the medieval period. The name has been borne by people of various walks of life, from commoners to people of noble lineage.
Today, the surname Estabrook is relatively uncommon but can still be found in Britain and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled.
Notable bearers of the Estabrook surname may have made significant contributions to various fields, including but not limited to academia, the arts, business, and politics. Further research and genealogical studies may provide more insight into the history and distribution of the Estabrook surname.
There are approximately 157 people named Estabrook in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Estabrook.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- Darren
- Dave
- David
- Jonathan
- Karl
- Robert
- Roy
- Steven
- Terry
Female
- Carla
- Caroline
- Dawn
- Dionne
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Katrina
- Kylee
- Natalie
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Teala
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.