Find out how popular the last name Acock is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Acock.

Acock, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Acock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acock in America

Acock is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acock surname appeared 220 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Acock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acock to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Acock

The surname Acock is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "acock," which referred to a male gamecock or rooster. The name may have been initially used as a nickname for someone who exhibited cocky or boastful behavior, akin to a strutting rooster.

The earliest known record of the Acock surname can be traced back to the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273, where it was spelled as "Acocke." This suggests that the name was already in use during the medieval period, though its precise origin remains uncertain.

In the 14th century, the Acock surname appeared in various records across England, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it was listed as "Acok." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One notable historical figure bearing the Acock surname was John Acock (c. 1480-1551), an English Protestant reformer and writer. He played a significant role in the English Reformation and served as a royal chaplain to King Henry VIII.

Another individual of note was Thomas Acock (fl. 1590-1620), an English composer and lutenist during the late Renaissance period. He was known for his contributions to the lute song repertoire and was associated with the English court.

In the 17th century, the Acock surname appeared in various parish records, such as the baptismal record of Elizabeth Acock in St. Giles Cripplegate, London, in 1607.

A prominent figure from the 18th century was Thomas Acock (1717-1794), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He achieved the rank of Rear Admiral and was commended for his bravery and leadership.

During the 19th century, the Acock surname was found in various parts of England, including Norfolk, where the village of Acock's Green was named after a local landowner with the surname Acock.

While the Acock surname may not be as widespread as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval times, with various notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acock

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Acock.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Acock was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Acock has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Acock was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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