TheNameDBBrook
TopographicMeaning
Derived from someone who lived near a small stream or brook.
Etymology
From the Old English 'broc' meaning a small stream or watercourse. The surname was assigned to those whose properties bordered brooks or small tributaries.
About the Brook Surname
Brook is a straightforward topographic surname denoting proximity to a small stream. The name has been borne by various notable individuals and remains relatively common in English-speaking countries.
Distribution
Common throughout England and Wales, with notable populations in North America and Scandinavia.