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

Seok, 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 Seok surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seok in America

Seok is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seok surname appeared 369 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 Seok.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seok 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 Seok

The surname SEOK originates from Korea, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Three Kingdoms period (57 BC - 935 AD). It is believed to be derived from the Korean word "seok," meaning "stone" or "rock," indicating a connection to the natural landscape or possibly a reference to a stonemason occupation.

The SEOK surname first appeared in historical records during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392 AD), where it was associated with prominent families and scholars. One notable example is the famous philosopher and poet SEOK Hui-seung (1562-1633), whose works had a significant influence on Korean literature and thought.

In the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), the SEOK surname gained further prominence, with several individuals leaving their mark on history. SEOK Jeong-su (1460-1503) was a renowned scholar and statesman who served as a government official during the reign of King Seongjong. SEOK Yoo-sin (1768-1838) was a revered Confucian scholar and calligrapher whose works are still studied and admired today.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the SEOK surname continued to be associated with notable figures. SEOK Hee-sang (1824-1898) was a respected educator and author who played a crucial role in the modernization of Korea's education system. SEOK Dong-myeong (1888-1961) was a pioneering journalist and activist who fought for Korean independence from Japanese occupation.

Another prominent figure bearing the SEOK surname was SEOK Ju-won (1919-2000), a celebrated novelist and screenwriter whose works explored themes of social injustice and the human condition. His novel "The Soil" is considered a masterpiece of modern Korean literature.

While the SEOK surname originated in Korea, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots remain deeply embedded in the rich history and cultural heritage of the Korean peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seok

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

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

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