Discover the Origins of Your Caribbean Surname

Paul Crooks
Author, speaker, and specialist in African Caribbean genealogy.
Featured by Ancestry UK, BBC, and Black History Month UK.

Trace Your Family Name Across the Caribbean with a Personalised Ancestry Report

If you're of African descent with Caribbean roots—whether you're African American, African Caribbean, or Black British—this service is designed for you.

Understanding where your surname comes from can be a powerful first step in uncovering your ancestry. I’ll personally search my curated archive of historical records from the Caribbean to find the earliest known appearances of your family name.

Whether your ancestors came from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad, or another island, this report can offer the clues you need to begin your family history journey.

What You'll Receive – £25 (~$33.85)
For just £25, you'll receive a tailored surname report that includes:

The earliest known record(s) of your surname in Caribbean archives
Where and when it appears historically
A short interpretation of what this could suggest about your family's journey
Suggested next steps to guide your research forward

This is a personally reviewed service—not automated. Each request is handled with care and cultural sensitivity.

Who This Is For
This service is ideal if you:

Are just starting to explore your African or Caribbean ancestry
Want to know if your surname is linked to a specific island, plantation, or colonial period
Feel stuck and need a nudge in the right direction
Are preparing for a deeper dive—such as DNA testing or building a family tree

Why People from the African Diaspora Use This
From London to Brooklyn, Bridgetown to Birmingham—many of us are asking:
Where did our family names really come from?

For descendants of enslaved Africans in the Caribbean, surnames can hold hidden meanings, lost histories, or even painful silences. This report offers a way to reclaim part of your story, one name at a time.

How It Works

Submit the form on this page with your surname and any clues you have
I’ll search the archive and email you a secure payment link
Within 5 working days of payment, you'll receive your report via email

What to Include in the Form

The surname you're researching
The Caribbean island or country (if known)
Any other clues: alternate spellings, approximate dates, family stories

Surname Search Enquiry Form

Where Did Your Caribbean Surname Come From?

Want to discover the roots of your family name?

I’ll search my curated digital archive for the earliest records of your Caribbean surname—and send you a personalised summary of what I find.

Perfect for those beginning their family history journey.

What You’ll Receive – £25 (~$33.85)

The earliest known record(s) of your surname
Where and when it appears in Caribbean records
A short interpretation of what this could mean
Suggested next steps for your ancestry research

This isn’t automated. I review each enquiry personally.

How It Works

Complete the short form
I’ll check the archive and email you a secure payment link
Receive your report within 5 working days of payment

What to Include in the Form

Surname of interest
Caribbean country or island (if known)
Any other clues (e.g. dates, alternate spellings)

Why People Use This Service

Trace where your family line might begin
Learn if your name is linked to a particular island or event
Get unstuck and move forward with research

Many people use this as a launchpad for building a family tree.

What People Are Saying

“The surname came up in places I didn’t expect—really got me thinking.”
– Rhonda, London

“A great little report. It gave me enough to start looking into records myself.”
– Michael, Birmingham

“Quick turnaround. Helped me feel more connected to where my family may have come from.”
– Sian, Manchester

“I had no clue where to start—this gave me a nudge in the right direction.”
– T. Clarke, Barbados

“Simple, affordable, and useful. Thank you.”
– A.J., Jamaica

“I used this service before looking into DNA testing. Gave me helpful context.”
– Camille, UK

Ready to Search?

Use the form below to send your surname enquiry. I’ll be in touch soon.