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

Scurlock, 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 Scurlock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scurlock in America

Scurlock is the 12231st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scurlock surname appeared 2,544 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Scurlock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scurlock 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 Scurlock

The surname Scurlock has its origins in England, specifically in the counties of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, where it emerged during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "scur," meaning a thicket or underwood, and "loca," referring to a small enclosed area or enclosed land.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Scurlock name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a Richard de Scurelok in Derbyshire. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Scurlock surname appeared in various forms, including Scurlok, Scurloc, and Scurlocke, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time period. Records from this era indicate that the Scurlocks were landowners and farmers in the Derbyshire and Staffordshire areas.

One notable figure bearing the Scurlock name was John Scurlock (c. 1550-1617), a English clergyman who served as the Rector of Tanworth-in-Arden in Warwickshire. He is mentioned in historical records for his involvement in religious disputes and controversies during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent individual was William Scurlock (1605-1677), an English landowner and Justice of the Peace in Staffordshire. He played a role in the English Civil War and was known for his support of the Parliamentarian cause.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Scurlock name continued to be associated with the Derbyshire and Staffordshire regions, with several families maintaining landholdings and positions of influence within their local communities.

One noteworthy member of the Scurlock family was Henry Scurlock (1718-1795), a successful businessman and landowner in Derbyshire. He was involved in the coal and lead mining industries and amassed a considerable fortune, which allowed his descendants to maintain their status as prominent members of the local gentry.

As the Scurlock family spread beyond their ancestral homeland, the name can be found in various records and documents across England and, later, in other parts of the British Empire, including North America and Australia.

Throughout its history, the Scurlock surname has been associated with landowners, farmers, clergymen, and individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scurlock

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

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

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