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

Harlock, 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 Harlock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Harlock in America

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

The Harlock 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 Harlock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Harlock 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 Harlock

The surname HARLOCK is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions of Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Old English words "hara" meaning hare and "locc" meaning a lock of hair or tuft, suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone with unruly or tufted hair resembling a hare's fur.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HARLOCK surname can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a John Harlok is listed as a resident of the village of Kettlewell. This suggests that the name had already been established and in use by that time.

In the 16th century, the HARLOCK surname appears in various parish records and manorial documents across northern England, with variations in spelling such as Harlok, Harloke, and Harlocks. One notable example is the mention of a Robert Harlok in the Wakefield Court Rolls of 1558.

The HARLOCK name is also associated with several place names in the Yorkshire region, such as Harlock Hill and Harlock Moor, further reinforcing its connection to the local geography and culture.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the HARLOCK surname are:

1. Thomas HARLOCK (c. 1560 - 1630), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, in the early 17th century.

2. William HARLOCK (1633 - 1698), a successful merchant and landowner in the city of York, whose estate and property records provide valuable insights into the lives of the gentry class during that era.

3. Elizabeth HARLOCK (1712 - 1778), a renowned embroiderer and needlework artist from Lancashire, whose intricate designs and pieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic families of the time.

4. John HARLOCK (1785 - 1863), a prominent industrialist and mill owner from Bradford, Yorkshire, who played a significant role in the region's textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.

5. Samuel HARLOCK (1829 - 1901), a notable architect from Leeds, Yorkshire, who designed several iconic buildings and structures in the city, including the Leeds Corn Exchange and the Leeds Mechanics' Institute.

While the HARLOCK surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its historical roots and connections to the northern English regions, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire, remain well-documented and provide a rich tapestry of cultural and societal insights into the lives of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Harlock

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

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

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