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

Narlock, 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 Narlock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narlock in America

Narlock is the 45412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narlock surname appeared 471 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 Narlock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narlock 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 Narlock

The surname Narlock has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon era, tracing back to the regions of what is now modern-day England. One theory suggests that the name is derived from the Old English words "nar," meaning "narrow," and "loc," referring to a small enclosed area or enclosure, potentially indicating a residence near a narrow passage or confined space.

Another plausible origin is that Narlock is a locational surname, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has undergone significant changes over time. In the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are records of similar-sounding place names such as "Narlac" and "Narleche," which could have served as the basis for the surname.

The earliest documented instances of the surname Narlock date back to the 13th century. One notable bearer was William Narlock, a landowner in Oxfordshire, England, who was mentioned in court records from 1274. Another early record is of Reginald Narlock, a merchant from York, whose name appears in the city's guild records in 1312.

During the Middle Ages, variations in spelling were common, and the surname was often recorded as Narlok, Narlocke, or Narloche. This fluidity in spelling can be attributed to the lack of standardized orthography and the influence of regional dialects.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Narlock was Sir John Narlock (1425-1492), a knight and landowner from Warwickshire, England. He was a prominent figure during the Wars of the Roses and served as a loyal supporter of the House of York.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Narlock (1564-1638), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire. He was widely respected for his extensive knowledge of ancient languages and his contributions to biblical scholarship.

In the 17th century, the Narlock family had a presence in the American colonies, with records indicating that William Narlock (1620-1687) was among the early settlers in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, arriving in 1638 from Dorset, England.

Throughout history, the surname Narlock has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, landowners, and military personnel. While not a widely prevalent surname, it has maintained a presence across several centuries, reflecting the rich tapestry of English family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narlock

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

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

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