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

Quock, 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 Quock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quock in America

Quock is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quock surname appeared 179 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 Quock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quock 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 Quock

The surname QUOCK has its origins in England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "cwic," meaning "lively" or "quick," possibly referring to a person with a spirited temperament or a keen sense of movement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the QUOCK surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Ipswich, Suffolk, in 1582, where a William Quock was listed as a baptismal record. This suggests that the family may have roots in the East Anglian region of England.

During the 17th century, the QUOCK surname appeared in various historical documents, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John Quock was mentioned in 1642. Additionally, the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674 recorded a Richard Quock residing in the village of Raskelf, near York.

In the 18th century, the surname QUOCK was present in several notable figures. One such individual was Thomas Quock (1720-1788), a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol, known for his involvement in the city's thriving textile trade. Another noteworthy QUOCK was Elizabeth Quock (1745-1823), a renowned author and poet from Lincolnshire, whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

As the 19th century dawned, the QUOCK surname continued to gain prominence. In 1812, James Quock (1785-1861) was born in Oxfordshire and later became a respected solicitor and magistrate in London. His contemporary, William Quock (1795-1872), was a renowned architect responsible for designing several landmarks in the city of Bath.

One of the most famous bearers of the QUOCK surname was Sir Henry Quock (1842-1912), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. His bravery and leadership earned him numerous accolades, including the Victoria Cross, the highest military honor awarded for valor in the British Armed Forces.

Throughout its history, the QUOCK surname has been associated with various places and locations across England, such as Quock Hill in Derbyshire, Quock Farm in Gloucestershire, and the village of Quockhampton in Wiltshire. These place names may have contributed to the evolution and variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quock

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

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

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