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

Glasscock, 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 Glasscock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Glasscock in America

Glasscock is the 8723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Glasscock surname appeared 3,761 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 Glasscock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Glasscock 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 Glasscock

The surname Glasscock is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from an occupational name, referring to a person who was involved in the production or handling of glass. The name likely originated in areas where glassmaking was a prominent industry, such as the county of Sussex.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Feet of Fines for Essex, dated 1277, where a Robert Glascok is referenced. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various manorial records, suggesting the presence of Glasscock families in different parts of England. For instance, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 mentioned a William Glascok.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273, an important source for medieval genealogy, recorded a Robertus Glascok residing in the county of Norfolk. This indicates the name's spread across various regions of England during the Middle Ages.

One notable figure bearing the Glasscock surname was Sir Nicholas Glasscock, a Member of Parliament for Coventry in 1449. His involvement in the political sphere highlights the name's representation among the gentry class of the time.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Glasscock, a 16th-century English composer and musician. Born around 1500, he served as a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal during the reign of King Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various parish records, such as the baptismal record of John Glasscock in St. Mary's Church, Nottingham, in 1633. This suggests the continued presence of the Glasscock family in different parts of England.

The 18th century saw the rise of William Glasscock, a renowned English cricketer who played for the Hambledon Club. Born in 1736, he was considered one of the leading batsmen of his era and contributed significantly to the development of the sport.

Moving into the 19th century, James Glasscock, born in 1810, made a name for himself as a prominent architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with the Glasscock surname throughout English history, spanning various fields and socioeconomic classes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Glasscock

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

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

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