About Brookings
The surname Brookings is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "broc" meaning "brook" or "stream" and the suffix "-ing" indicating "descendant" or "son of." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Brookings can be interpreted as "son of the one who lived near or worked with brooks or streams." It is a locational surname, often given to individuals who resided near or had a connection to a brook or stream.
The surname Brookings is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brookings 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 Brookings in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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