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

Hadrick, 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 Hadrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hadrick in America

Hadrick is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hadrick surname appeared 193 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 Hadrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hadrick 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 Hadrick

The surname Hadrick has its origins in England, emerging in the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "hædd" meaning a tall, slender person, and "ric" meaning powerful or strong, essentially translating to a "powerful slender person."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Hadrick can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1195, where a Richard Hadrick is listed as a landowner. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which contains records of landholdings and taxation.

The Hadrick surname is closely linked to the village of Hadrick in Northamptonshire, which was once a thriving settlement during the Middle Ages. It is speculated that the village's name may have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation over time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Hadrick was Sir John Hadrick (1320-1387), a knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with the surname was Elizabeth Hadrick (1505-1572), a wealthy landowner from Warwickshire who played a significant role in the establishment of several charitable institutions in her region.

During the 16th century, the Hadrick family had a strong presence in the county of Gloucestershire, with several members holding positions of influence in local governance and trade. One such individual was William Hadrick (1542-1612), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Gloucester.

Moving into the 17th century, the Hadrick surname gained recognition through the works of the poet and playwright, Thomas Hadrick (1635-1698), whose plays and verse were widely acclaimed during the Restoration period.

In the 18th century, Captain James Hadrick (1720-1789) distinguished himself as a skilled navigator and explorer, leading several voyages to the West Indies and the Americas on behalf of the British Navy.

Throughout history, variations of the spelling, such as Hadricke, Haddricke, and Hadreck, have been documented, reflecting the diverse regional dialects and linguistic influences that shaped the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hadrick

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

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

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