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

Rollock, 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 Rollock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rollock in America

Rollock is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rollock surname appeared 205 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 Rollock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rollock 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 Rollock

The surname Rollock has its origins in Scotland, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "rol," meaning a small stream or rivulet, and the Scottish word "lock," referring to a small bay or inlet. This suggests that the name may have originated from a geographical location near a small body of water.

One of the earliest known references to the name Rollock can be found in the records of the University of Edinburgh, where Robert Rollock (1555-1599) served as the first Principal and is credited with establishing the university's prestigious reputation. He was a renowned Scottish philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the development of Scottish Calvinism.

Another notable figure with the Rollock surname was Henry Rollock (1558-1619), a Scottish jurist and legal scholar who served as a Judge in the Court of Session, the highest civil court in Scotland at the time. He was recognized for his contributions to the development of Scottish law.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, which mentions John Rollock, a merchant from Edinburgh, in 1619. This suggests that the Rollock family had established itself in the mercantile trade during that period.

The Rollock surname can also be found in the parish records of various Scottish regions, such as Fife, Lothian, and Angus, indicating the spread of the name throughout Scotland over the centuries. One notable individual from this period was Robert Rollock (1673-1758), a Scottish minister who served as the Rector of the University of Edinburgh.

In the 18th century, the name Rollock continued to appear in Scottish historical records, with individuals such as James Rollock (1715-1788), a Scottish merchant and landowner who owned estates in Perthshire. Additionally, the name can be found in the records of the Scottish Enlightenment, with George Rollock (1739-1804) being a notable philosopher and mathematician associated with the University of Edinburgh.

As the centuries passed, the Rollock name spread beyond Scotland, with individuals carrying the surname making their mark in various fields. One such example is John Rollock (1819-1892), a Scottish-born American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Rollock Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia and became a prominent figure in the city's industrial and civic circles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rollock

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

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

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