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![Show Contents]() Collbroke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The origins of the Collbroke name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Collbroke was originally derived from a family having lived near a cool stream. The surname Collbroke is derived from the Old English words col, which means cool, and broc, which means brook. Thus, Collbroke is a topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. However, Collbroke may also belong to the large category of Anglo-Saxon habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads; in this case, the name Collbroke is derived from residence in or near the settlement of Colebrook in Devon. Early Origins of the Collbroke familyThe surname Collbroke was first found in Surrey where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Collbroke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Collbroke research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Collbroke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Collbroke Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Collbroke include Colebrooke, Colbrook, Collbrook, Colebroke, Colbroke, Collbroke and many more. Early Notables of the Collbroke familyMore information is included under the topic Early Collbroke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Collbroke familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Robert Colbrook who settled in Philadelphia in 1774; Harriet Colebrooke settled in Maryland in 1775.
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