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

Rockson, 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 Rockson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rockson in America

Rockson is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rockson surname appeared 104 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 Rockson.

The history of the last name Rockson

The surname Rockson is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from an area or place name that contained the Old English word "rocc," meaning a rock or rocky outcrop. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely lived near a prominent rock formation or in an area characterized by rocky terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rockson can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 13th century, where a Richard Rokeson is mentioned. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English Exchequer, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were already present in Yorkshire at that time.

By the 14th century, variations of the name, such as Rokeson and Rokyson, had started to appear in various historical documents across different regions of England. This suggests that the name had begun to spread and establish itself in various parts of the country.

One notable individual with the surname Rockson was Sir John Rockson, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire during the 15th century. Records indicate that he was born around 1420 and served as a justice of the peace and a member of the local parliament.

Another early bearer of the name was William Rockson, a merchant and trader who lived in London during the latter part of the 16th century. He is mentioned in various records related to the import and export of goods, indicating his involvement in the city's thriving trade industry.

In the 17th century, the Rockson surname can be found in the parish records of several villages in Oxfordshire, suggesting that the name had become well-established in that region. One such individual was Thomas Rockson, a farmer who lived in the village of Stanton St. John and was born around 1635.

The Domesday Book, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any explicit references to the Rockson surname. However, it does mention several locations with names derived from the Old English word "rocc," indicating the potential origins of the name.

Throughout its history, the Rockson surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, particularly in the Midlands and the southern counties. While not a very common name, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, farmers, and tradesmen.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rockson

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

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 Rockson 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.

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

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