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

Godlock, 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 Godlock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Godlock in America

Godlock is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Godlock surname appeared 102 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 Godlock.

The history of the last name Godlock

The surname "Godlock" is of English origin, originating in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "god" meaning good and "lock" meaning lock, possibly referring to a skilled locksmith or maker of high-quality locks.

This surname first appeared in historical records in the county of Derbyshire, England, where it was likely an occupational name for a skilled locksmith or someone associated with the craft of lock-making. It is thought to have originated in the village of Glossop, in the Peak District region of Derbyshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 1296 Subsidy Rolls of Derbyshire, where a William Godlock is listed as a taxpayer in the village of Glossop. This suggests that the name had already become established in the area by the late 13th century.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared in various spellings such as "Godloke," "Godlok," and "Godlocke" in parish records and legal documents throughout Derbyshire and neighboring counties. This variation in spelling was common during this period before standardized spellings became more widespread.

One notable person with the surname Godlock was John Godlock, a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Derby in the late 16th century. He was born around 1550 and owned several properties in the city and surrounding areas.

Another early record of the name is found in the 1642 Protestation Returns for the county of Staffordshire, where a Richard Godlock is listed as a resident of the village of Uttoxeter.

In the 18th century, the surname appears in various parish records and legal documents in the counties of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, and Cheshire, indicating the spread of the name throughout the region.

One notable figure from this period was William Godlock, a successful farmer and landowner in the village of Longnor, Derbyshire. He was born in 1725 and owned several acres of land in the area.

By the 19th century, the surname had become more widespread throughout England, with individuals bearing the name appearing in various records and documents across the country.

One notable individual from this period was Henry Godlock, a renowned botanist and horticulturist born in 1830 in the city of Manchester. He made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of various plant species and published several influential works on the subject.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Godlock

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

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 Godlock 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.

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

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