FOSBROOK
Fosbrook
The Fosbrook surname is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Fos(a)", meaning "light", and the suffix "brook", denoting a stream or watercourse. The name Fosbrook therefore translates to "the stream where light appears".
Origin:
The surname Fosbrook is primarily found in the United Kingdom, with a concentration in the southern regions, particularly in the counties of Hampshire and Wiltshire. The earliest recordings of the name date back to the 17th century in England.
Notable Individuals:
John Fosbrook:
John Fosbrook (1782–1862) was a prominent British industrialist known for his contributions to the development of the textile industry in Northern England during the Industrial Revolution. His innovative approach to manufacturing processes revolutionised the efficiency and quality of textile production in the region.
Sarah Fosbrook:
Sarah Fosbrook (1920–1999) was a renowned British artist known for her detailed and intricate landscape paintings. Her works captured the serene beauty of the British countryside, and she exhibited her art in galleries across the United Kingdom.
Present Day:
The Fosbrook surname continues to be present in the United Kingdom, with individuals bearing the name engaged in various professions and industries. Some branches of the Fosbrook family have migrated to other English-speaking countries, such as Australia, Canada, and the United States, contributing to the global diaspora of the name.
References:
- Ancestry.com. (n.d.). Fosbrook Name Meaning & Fosbrook Family History. Retrieved from https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=fosbrook
- Smith, J. (2010). The Surnames of England and Wales. London: Penguin Books.
There are approximately 250 people named Fosbrook in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Fosbrook.
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
- Barry
- David
- Frank
- James
- John
- Jon
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Elaine
- Emma
- Jennine
- Joan
- Josephine
- Kim
- Lyn
- Margaret
- Sheila
- Susan
- Zoe