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

Afflick, 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 Afflick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Afflick in America

Afflick is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Afflick surname appeared 255 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 Afflick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Afflick 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 Afflick

The surname AFFLICK is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "affliccan," which meant "to afflict" or "to torment." This suggests that the name might have been a descriptive nickname given to someone who faced significant hardships or adversity in their life.

The earliest recorded instances of the AFFLICK surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, primarily in the regions of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. One notable reference is in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a certain Richard Afflick is mentioned as residing in the village of Watlington, Oxfordshire.

During the 16th century, the AFFLICK surname appeared in several parish records and tax rolls, with variations in spelling such as Affleck, Afflyck, and Afflycke. One notable individual was John Afflick, a merchant from Bristol, who was born in 1542 and is mentioned in the city's trade records.

In the 17th century, the AFFLICK surname gained prominence with the birth of Edward Afflick (1628-1701), a renowned English poet and playwright. His literary works, including the epic poem "The Affliction of Man," earned him recognition among the literary circles of his time.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Afflick (1675-1742), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Taunton. He played a significant role in local politics and is recorded in the annals of parliamentary proceedings during the early 18th century.

The 19th century saw the rise of the AFFLICK family in the industrial sectors, with William Afflick (1812-1879) establishing a successful textile manufacturing company in Manchester. His son, James Afflick (1845-1914), later expanded the family business and became a prominent philanthropist, supporting various charitable causes in the city.

The AFFLICK surname also has connections to place names, such as the village of Afflick in Derbyshire, which was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Affelica." This suggests that the name might have originated from a location, with individuals adopting it as a surname to indicate their place of origin.

Throughout its history, the AFFLICK surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, politicians, industrialists, and scholars, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Afflick

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

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 Afflick 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 Afflick 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 Afflick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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