Surname Westbrock - Meaning and Origin

Westbrock: What does the surname Westbrock mean?

Westbrock is an English-language surname, derived from either a place name or an occupational name. The place name likely originates from an area known as Westbrock in Cambridgeshire, England. The area is believed to have been named after a stream or brook located there, and may have been settled as early as the seventh century before the Norman Conquest.

The occupational name Westbrock is derived from the Old English word for 'westbrook,' indicating the person with this name worked in a westerly direction. In other words, it is likely that the ancestral Westbrock worked in the area around the Westbrook stream or elsewhere in the West of England and/or Cambridgeshire.

These names were adopted in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, when families often took on a name reflecting where they lived or worked. During this time, people who worked on the land as farmers, merchants, and craftspeople often adopted an occupational name to designate their place in the community.

Today, the surname Westbrock is commonly associated with many English-speaking countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Caribbean.

Westbrock: Where does the name Westbrock come from?

The Westbrock surname is most commonly found in the United States, in particular in the eastern states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. The surname is also scattered across various states in the southwest, including Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. To a lesser extent Westbrock is found in Midwestern and Southern states as well. In terms of global distribution, Westbrock is largely found in the United States but has spread to other countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

The Westbrock name appears to have originated in what is now known as Germany, but evidence suggests that the name was carried to the New World with immigrants during the 18th and 19th centuries. The sudden appearance of the surname in the United States coincides with this period of heightened history of immigration and suggests that those bearing the Westbrock name arrived in America during this era.

Notable figures with the Westbrock surname include Fred Westbrock, a former professional football player for the Philadelphia Eagles and the World War I aviator, Arthur Westbrock, who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

The Westbrock family remains prevalent today in the United States, and a number of families across the country continue to carry on the legacy of the name.

Variations of the surname Westbrock

Westbrock is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname derived from a geographical location. It is derived from the Old English words "west," meaning west, and "broc," meaning stream or brook. As such, it was most likely originally used to denote someone who lived near or by a stream to the west of their home.

The spelling variations of Westbrock include Westbrooke, Westbrook, Westbroeck, Westbroock, Westbroocke, and Westerbrook. The surname Westbrock also has several variants and derived surnames with alternative spellings and pronunciation. These variants include Westbroke, Westbrokes, Wesbrocke, Wesbrook, Westerbook, Westerbrack, Westerbroch, Westerbrouck, Westerbruck, Westerbroek, Westerbrooks, Westerbruk, Westerbrock, Westerbruks and Westerbrroke.

In addition, there are other surnames which are derived from the same root as Westbrock, including Westerburk, Westerbruch, Westerburke, and Westerburks.

Finally, variations and alternate spellings of the surname Westbrock have been found in various locations around the English-speaking world. Some examples of these alternate spellings are Westborck, Westbrake, Westbrouke, Westbroke, Westbraeck, Westrauck, Westbruck, Westbrouke, Westbrauck, Westerbrock and Westerebrook.

Famous people with the name Westbrock

• Mary Westbrock-Jacob, co-founder of the Bulgarian Research and Development Association
• Seba Westbrock, U.S. Navy Petty Officer and WWII veteran
• Neal Westbrock, former NFL linebacker
• Jean Westbrock, Screen Actors Guild award-winning actress
• John Westbrock, Ohio State Senate representative
• Ashley Westbrock, two-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming
• Robert Westbrock, musician, songwriter, and record producer
• Alan Westbrock, former NFL cornerback
• David Westbrock, civil rights activist
• Steven Westbrock, attorney and social justice advocate
• Kathleen Westbrock, curator at the National Gallery of Art
• Debra Westbrock, environmentalist and founder of sustainability organization
• Loretta Westbrock, Missouri House of Representatives
• John Westbrock, former U.S. Navy rear admiral
• Brandon Westbrock, professional snowboarder
• Josh Westbrock, computer scientist and software developer
• Chad Westbrock, sportscaster and radio host
• James Westbrock, author and former speechwriter for four U.S. presidents
• Stephen Westbrock, surgeon and researcher
• Jeff Westbrock, former NFL wide receiver

Other surnames

WestbroekWestbrookWestbrookeWestbrooks