Brookings (surname)

Brookings is a surname of English origin. It is considered to be a locational surname, derived from a place name. The name is believed to originate from places called "Brook House" or similar names, indicating a dwelling near a brook. The "ing" suffix often denotes "belonging to" or "place of," further suggesting a settlement associated with a family or person who lived near the brook.

The surname Brookings is found predominantly in English-speaking countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Historical records indicate the name has been in use since at least the early modern period.

Variations of the name may include Brookins, Brooking, and Brookhouse.