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

Sark, 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 Sark surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sark in America

Sark is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sark surname appeared 359 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 Sark.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sark 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 Sark

The surname SARK is believed to have its origins in the Middle Ages, tracing back to the island of Sark, one of the Channel Islands located off the coast of Normandy, France. The island's name is derived from the Old Norse word "sker," meaning a rocky island or skerry.

In the 13th century, records show the name spelled as "Serk" or "Serc," reflecting the island's name at the time. These early spellings suggest that the surname may have been adopted by individuals who either resided on the island or had some connection to it.

One of the earliest known references to the surname SARK can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Guernsey, a historical record of tax payments, dating back to the late 12th century. These rolls mention individuals with the surname, indicating their presence in the Channel Islands during that period.

As the surname spread beyond the Channel Islands, variations in spelling emerged. In England, records from the 14th century show instances of the surname spelled as "Sarke" or "Sarke." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the influence of local scribes who transcribed the name phonetically.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the surname SARK is Sir John Sark (c. 1350-1418), a prominent English soldier who served under King Henry IV during the Hundred Years' War. He was knighted for his valor and distinguished service in battles against the French.

Another individual of note is Thomas Sark (c. 1530-1595), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Somerset, England. Records indicate that he acquired significant property holdings and played an influential role in local affairs during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname SARK appears in the parish records of St. Peter Port, Guernsey, with the baptism of Elizabeth Sark in 1632. This entry suggests that the name remained prevalent in the Channel Islands during this period.

The 18th century saw the emergence of John Sark (1712-1779), a Scottish author and poet known for his satirical works. His writings provided valuable insights into the social and political climate of his time.

Moving into the 19th century, James Sark (1842-1915) was a notable English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas. His work left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of the region.

It is worth noting that while the surname SARK has its roots in the Channel Islands, it has since been adopted and carried by individuals across various parts of the world, including England, Scotland, and beyond, reflecting the migration and settlement patterns of those bearing the name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sark

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

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

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