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

Droke, 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 Droke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Droke in America

Droke is the 40856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Droke surname appeared 534 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 Droke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Droke 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 Droke

The surname DROKE is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest roots dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be a variant of the Old English word "droc," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a small body of water.

One of the earliest known references to the surname DROKE can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where it appears as "Droke." This document recorded the names of individuals who were required to pay taxes to the crown, indicating that the name was already established in this region by that time.

In the 14th century, the spelling of the name evolved to "Drook," as evidenced by its appearance in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1332. These rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer, and the inclusion of the name suggests that individuals bearing this surname were of some prominence or means.

The first known recorded instance of the DROKE spelling appears in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwick in 1543, where the name "John Droke" is listed. This indicates that the current spelling had become standardized by the 16th century.

One notable individual with the surname DROKE was William Droke (c. 1550 - 1615), a prominent English merchant and landowner from Oxfordshire. He is mentioned in various legal documents and records from the Elizabethan era, showcasing the family's standing during that period.

Another figure of historical significance was Sir Thomas Droke (1591 - 1662), a Member of Parliament who represented Oxfordshire during the turbulent years of the English Civil War. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause and played a role in the events that led to the execution of King Charles I.

In the 18th century, the DROKE surname can be found in parish records from various counties across England, including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. This suggests that the name had spread across the country by this time.

One notable individual from this era was John Droke (1726 - 1798), a scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of Chilton in Buckinghamshire. He was known for his extensive work on local history and antiquities, contributing to the preservation of historical records and artifacts.

The 19th century saw the DROKE surname continue to flourish, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields. One such individual was Sir Edward Droke (1828 - 1912), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Droke

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

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

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