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

Mock, 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 Mock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mock in America

Mock is the 2301st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mock surname appeared 15,847 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Mock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mock 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 Mock

The surname MOCK has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "moc," which referred to a mocking or derisive person, or someone who engaged in mockery or teasing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279, where it appears as "Robert le Mock." This suggests that the name was used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a mocking or satirical personality.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Mokke" and "Moke," further reinforcing its connection to the Old English word "moc." The presence of the name in medieval records indicates that it was an established surname during this period.

The MOCK surname is also associated with several place names, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. For instance, the village of Mock Beggars in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting that the MOCK family may have had connections to the area.

One notable bearer of the MOCK surname was John Mock (c. 1499-1560), an English Protestant reformer and martyrologist who was burned at the stake for his religious beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I. His account of the persecution of Protestants is recorded in John Foxe's Book of Martyrs.

Another figure of historical significance was Thomas Mock (1619-1692), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of Greenford in Middlesex. He was known for his controversial writings on religious topics and his opposition to the Catholic Church.

In the 18th century, the MOCK surname gained further recognition with Sir Godfrey Mock (1732-1807), a prominent British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars.

Towards the end of the 19th century, John Mock (1861-1944), an English cricketer, made a name for himself as a right-handed batsman who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

The MOCK surname has also been associated with various locations and place names throughout England, such as Mock Beggar Hall in Gloucestershire, Mock Beggar's Hill in Worcestershire, and Mock Beggar's Bank in Somerset, further reflecting the historical presence and significance of this surname in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mock

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

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

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