2000
#112,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Felock
A variant of the English locational surname derived from a place named Falaclough.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 111 Americans carry the last name Felock. That puts it at #156,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,087,877 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Felock surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
111
1 in 3,087,877
Census rank
#156,449
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
97
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 97 bearers of the surname Felock in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Felock, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Black (9.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Felock
The surname FELOCK is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from an Old English word meaning "low-lying pasture" or "meadow," suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked on such land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Feloch." This entry likely refers to a place name rather than an individual, but it provides evidence of the name's existence during the Norman conquest of England.
By the 13th century, the name had evolved into more recognizable spellings like "Felouk" and "Felok." These variations can be found in various medieval documents, including tax rolls and land records from counties such as Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.
A notable early bearer of the name was John Felock, born around 1420 in Wiltshire. He was a farmer and landowner whose name appears in local parish records from the mid-15th century.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Felock, born in 1567 in Warwickshire. She was a prominent figure in her local community and served as a midwife for many years, delivering countless babies in the region.
In the 17th century, a man named William Felock (1612-1698) gained recognition as a skilled carpenter and woodworker. He was responsible for crafting intricate wooden carvings and furniture for several churches and manor houses in Oxfordshire.
The name also has connections to various place names in England, such as Felock's Field in Gloucestershire and Felock's Hill in Wiltshire, further reinforcing its ties to the land and rural areas.
Another notable bearer of the name was Richard Felock (1745-1821), a farmer and landowner from Berkshire. He was known for his innovative agricultural practices and played a significant role in improving crop yields and livestock management in his local area.
Throughout its history, the surname FELOCK has maintained a strong association with rural life and land ownership in various regions of England, reflecting its origins as a name derived from Old English words related to meadows and pastures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Felock
Among Census respondents with the surname Felock, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Black (9.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Felock bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Felock surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.7% · 88
- Black or African American9.3% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Felock
Felock appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-24 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,261 places
2020
#156,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 97
-23 bearers (-19.2%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,221 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,967 | 144 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 26,261 places |
| 2020 | #156,449 | 97 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-19.2%) | Down 17,221 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Felock surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #156,449 | -12.4% |
| Count | 120 | 97 | -19.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Felock bearers went from 120 to 97 (-19.2% change). The surname moved down 17,221 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #156,449.
FAQ
Felock surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Felock?
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the surname Felock. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,087,877 residents.
How common is Felock?
Felock ranks #156,449 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 97 people with the surname Felock. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (111), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Felock.
Has Felock become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Felock went from 120 recorded bearers to 97. That is a decrease of 23 (-19.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #156,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Felock?
Among Census respondents with the surname Felock, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.7%. The next largest groups are Black (9.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Felock in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.7% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Felock appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.7%), Black (9.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Felock (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Felock mean?
A variant of the English locational surname derived from a place named Falaclough. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Felock (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Felock?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.