About Brooks
The surname Brooks is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "broc," meaning a small stream or brook. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a brook or stream. The name Brooks is fairly common in English-speaking countries and has variations such as Brook, Brooke, or Brookes.
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The surname Brooks is among the top 100 most popular surnames, indicating a significant presence in our records. Below is a detailed analysis of its distribution and trends:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brooks based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Brooks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Brooks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Brooks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.