Brooks Fry
OtherMeaning
A person who lived near a brook and was involved in frying or cooking, or a combination of two separate surnames.
Etymology
Combines 'Brooks' (from Old English 'broc' meaning brook) with 'Fry' (from Old English 'frī' meaning free, or possibly occupational). This appears to be either a compound surname or a hyphenated combination of two surnames.
About the Brooks Fry Surname
Brooks Fry appears to be a modern compound or hyphenated surname combining two English surnames. Its recent usage and rarity suggest it may be a contemporary family combination rather than a traditional surname.
Distribution
Rare, appears primarily in North America as a hyphenated or combined surname.