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Brook

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. BRUWK
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Meaning & History

Denoted a person who lived near a brook, a word derived from Old English broc.

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VariantsBrooke, Brooks
Given Name DescendantsBrook, Brooklyn, Brooklynn(English)
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Entry added October 30, 2011
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