About Brookes
The surname Brookes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "brok" or "broc," meaning a small stream or brook. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a brook or stream. The addition of the suffix "-s" indicates that the name refers to "son of Brookes." Over time, the surname Brookes has become a common English surname, often associated with individuals whose ancestors lived near or worked with waterways.
The surname Brookes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brookes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Brookes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brookes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.