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

Hadlock, 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 Hadlock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hadlock in America

Hadlock is the 14937th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hadlock surname appeared 1,981 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 Hadlock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hadlock 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 Hadlock

The surname Hadlock is of English origin and is believed to have originated in the medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hæd" meaning "heath" or "heather" and "loc" meaning "enclosure" or "lock," suggesting it was originally a place name referring to a heathery or heather-covered enclosure or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "Hadlok." This suggests the name was already established in the West Midlands region of England by the early 14th century. The Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1273 also mention a place called "Hadlock," which could be the origin of the surname.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various spellings such as "Hadlocke," "Hadlick," and "Hadlicke" in parish records and tax rolls across different counties in England, indicating its spread throughout the country.

One notable individual with the surname Hadlock was Sir Richard Hadlock, a wealthy landowner and merchant from Somerset who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and funded the construction of a church and almshouses in his hometown.

Another prominent figure was John Hadlock, a Puritan minister born in 1618 in Gloucestershire. He emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1640s and became a respected religious leader, establishing several congregations in the New England region.

In the 18th century, a family of Hadlocks from Dorset gained recognition for their involvement in the wool trade. Samuel Hadlock (1722-1798) and his sons were successful merchants who supplied high-quality wool to various textile mills in England.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Captain William Hadlock (1807-1879), a renowned whaling captain from Nantucket, Massachusetts. He commanded several whaling ships and was known for his adventurous spirit and seamanship skills.

Additionally, Emily Hadlock (1845-1927), a writer and educator from Maine, made significant contributions to the field of children's literature and advocated for the establishment of public libraries in her home state.

While the surname Hadlock is not among the most common surnames in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with various spellings and notable individuals carrying the name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hadlock

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

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

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