FULBROOK
Fulbrook
Fulbrook is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the United Kingdom. The name Fulbrook is derived from Old English, with "Ful" meaning "foul" or "dirty" and "brook" referring to a small stream or a watercourse. It is believed that the surname Fulbrook may have originated as a placename, denoting someone who lived by a muddy or polluted stream.
The first recorded instance of the surname Fulbrook dates back to the early 13th century in Worcestershire, England. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Fulbrook have been documented across various regions of the UK, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Like many English surnames, Fulbrook may have undergone variations in spelling over time, such as Fullbrook or Fulbrooke. Migration patterns and historical events have also contributed to the distribution of the Fulbrook surname.
Individuals bearing the surname Fulbrook have likely been involved in a variety of occupations and activities, reflecting the diverse pursuits of British society. Today, the Fulbrook surname remains an identifiable and distinctive part of British heritage, representing a connection to the past and the familial roots of those who bear the name.
There are approximately 379 people named Fulbrook in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Fulbrook.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barrie
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Beryl
- Janet
- Joanne
- Mary
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Susan
- Suzanne
- Tracey
- Wendy