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

Garrick, 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 Garrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garrick in America

Garrick is the 10547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garrick surname appeared 3,040 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 Garrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garrick 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 Garrick

The surname Garrick has its origins in the Norman French language and was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is believed to have derived from the Old French personal name "Garin," which itself is thought to be a diminutive form of the Germanic name "Warin," meaning "guard" or "protector."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Garrick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Garin," "Garing," and "Garinge," reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that era.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Garrick was Sir John Garrick, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. He is mentioned in several medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of 1230, which were financial records maintained by the Exchequer of England.

In the 16th century, the name Garrick was associated with the village of Garrick in Hertfordshire, England. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the surname Garrick was the renowned 18th-century actor and playwright, David Garrick (1717-1779). He was a leading figure in the theatre world and is credited with revolutionizing the art of acting and stage production during his lifetime.

Another notable figure with the surname Garrick was Eva Garrick (1723-1822), an English actress and the wife of David Garrick. She was praised for her performances in comedic roles and was a prominent figure in the London theatre scene of the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Samuel Garrick (1807-1881) was a British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Exchange in Manchester and the Town Hall in Oldham.

John Garrick (1855-1933) was a British politician and Member of Parliament who represented the Labour Party in the early 20th century.

Lastly, William Garrick (1766-1818) was a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was renowned for his bravery and leadership in several significant battles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garrick

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

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

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