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

Ock, 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 Ock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ock in America

Ock is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ock surname appeared 116 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 Ock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ock 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 Ock

The surname Ock originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "occa," meaning "a small amount" or "a little one." This name likely referred to a person of small stature or a child.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ock can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Roger Ock, who lived in Oxfordshire in the year 1273. Records also show a John Ock residing in the same county during the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname Ock appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327, where a William Ock was listed. Additionally, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1334 mentioned a Thomas Ock.

During the 15th century, the name Ock was found in various parts of England. One notable individual was John Ock, a clergyman and theologian who lived from around 1420 to 1484. He was a professor at the University of Cambridge and played a significant role in the debates surrounding the authority of the Pope during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the surname Ock appeared to have spread to other regions of England. Records from this era include a Richard Ock, who was born in Gloucestershire in 1521, and a William Ock, a merchant from London, who was mentioned in the records of the city in 1587.

Over the centuries, the surname Ock has undergone various spellings, including Ocke, Oke, and Oake. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors in historical records.

Notable individuals with the surname Ock throughout history include:

1. Roger Ock (13th century), one of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname, from Oxfordshire.
2. John Ock (c. 1420-1484), a clergyman and theologian from the University of Cambridge.
3. Richard Ock (born 1521), from Gloucestershire.
4. William Ock (16th century), a merchant from London.
5. Thomas Ock (18th century), a prominent landowner and businessman from Yorkshire.

While the surname Ock may not be as common today, its origins can be traced back to medieval England, where it was likely derived from the Old English word "occa," referring to a small person or child. The name has left its mark in various historical records over the centuries, reflecting the lives and contributions of individuals who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ock

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

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

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