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

Hailstock, 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 Hailstock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hailstock in America

Hailstock is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hailstock surname appeared 284 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 Hailstock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hailstock 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 Hailstock

The surname Hailstock originates from England, specifically the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "hægl" meaning hail and "stoc" meaning a small farm or dwelling place, suggesting that the name originally referred to someone who lived on a farmstead prone to hail storms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, which mentions a William Hailstok residing in the village of Keighley. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the 15th and 16th centuries in the surrounding areas.

During the Tudor period, a notable bearer of the name was John Hailstock (c. 1510-1585), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Halifax. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate and alderman.

In the 17th century, the Hailstock family had established itself as minor gentry in the Yorkshire Dales region. Sir William Hailstock (1620-1692) was a notable member of this branch, serving as a captain in the Royalist army during the English Civil War.

Moving into the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of England, including London, where Thomas Hailstock (1745-1819) was a successful banker and philanthropist, known for his support of various charitable causes.

Another notable figure was the poet and writer Emily Hailstock (1792-1867), born in Cumbria. Her published works included a collection of sonnets and a semi-autobiographical novel, which drew inspiration from her travels across Europe.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many Hailstocks migrated to urban centers in search of employment. One such individual was Robert Hailstock (1822-1895), a skilled engineer who worked on the construction of several major railway lines in the north of England.

Throughout its long history, the surname Hailstock has maintained its connection to its northern English roots, with many bearers still residing in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the surrounding areas. While not a particularly common name, it continues to be carried on by various individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hailstock

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

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

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