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

Ashlock, 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 Ashlock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashlock in America

Ashlock is the 11086th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashlock surname appeared 2,863 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ashlock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashlock 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 Ashlock

The surname Ashlock is believed to have originated in England, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "æsc" meaning ash tree and "loc" meaning a lock or enclosure, suggesting that the name may have referred to an area or settlement surrounded by ash trees.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ashlock is found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Richard Aslac. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the surname over time.

In the 14th century, the Ashlock surname appeared in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which listed a John Aslok. The Ashlocks were primarily concentrated in the West Midlands region of England during this period.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders in England in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Ashlock surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the name, such as Ashton and Ashby.

One notable bearer of the Ashlock surname was Robert Ashlock (c. 1470 - 1535), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the reign of Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the city's governance and trade activities.

Another historical figure with the Ashlock surname was William Ashlock (1605 - 1679), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Heavenly Trade" published in 1668.

In the 17th century, the Ashlock surname spread to other parts of England, including Yorkshire, where records show a Joseph Ashlock (1638 - 1712) who was a respected landowner and philanthropist.

During the 18th century, the name Ashlock appeared in various parish records, such as the baptism of John Ashlock in 1742 in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

A notable figure from the 19th century was Charles Ashlock (1824 - 1901), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and made significant contributions to the study of the continent's flora and fauna.

While the Ashlock surname originated in England, it eventually spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references remain rooted in the English counties and regions where the name first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashlock

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

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

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