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

Chocklett, 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 Chocklett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chocklett in America

Chocklett is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chocklett surname appeared 143 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 Chocklett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chocklett 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 Chocklett

The surname Chocklett is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cocc" meaning a hill or small ridge, and "lett" meaning a small stream or creek. This suggests that the name may have been used to identify someone who lived near a small stream flowing down a hill or ridge.

The earliest known record of the name Chocklett appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this record, the name is spelled "Cockelett," referring to a landowner in the county of Wiltshire.

By the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Cocklette" and "Cocklett" were found in various parish records and tax rolls across southern England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Hampshire. These records suggest that the name was most prevalent in rural areas where the topographical features described by the name's origins were common.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Chocklett, who was born in the village of Mere, Wiltshire, around 1410. He was a farmer and landowner, and his name appears in several local records from the mid-15th century.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Chocklett (1525-1592), a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers in London. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated funds towards the construction of several churches and almshouses in the city.

In the 17th century, the name Chocklett was also found in the American colonies, likely carried by English immigrants. One of the earliest recorded instances was William Chocklett, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and was granted land in what is now Henrico County.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several Chockletts made significant contributions to various fields. For example, Samuel Chocklett (1743-1819) was a prominent doctor and surgeon who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Chocklett (1829-1905), who was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for women in the state of Maryland and was an active member of the Women's Suffrage Movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Chocklett has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from farmers and landowners to merchants, soldiers, and educators. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the historical records of both England and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chocklett

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

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

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