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

Shacklock, 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 Shacklock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shacklock in America

Shacklock is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shacklock surname appeared 190 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 Shacklock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shacklock 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 Shacklock

The surname Shacklock is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "sceacga" meaning a thicket or small wood, and "loc" meaning an enclosure or lock, likely referring to someone who lived near a wooded enclosure or forest clearing.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the late 12th century, with references found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire and Somerset from 1194 and 1196 respectively. These rolls mention individuals with the names "Odo de Schakeloc" and "Jordanus de Shakelock".

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of Berkshire from 1206, with the spelling "Radulfus de Shakelock". This record suggests the name may have been associated with a specific place or location at the time.

By the 14th century, the spelling had evolved to more closely resemble its modern form, with a record from the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1317 mentioning a "Thomas Shaklocke". This indicates the name had spread to other parts of England.

One notable bearer of the name was John Shacklock, a 16th-century English politician who served as Mayor of Norwich in 1568. He was born in 1520 and played a significant role in the city's governance during his tenure.

Another significant figure was Robert Shacklock, a 17th-century English clergyman and author. Born in 1619, he served as the Rector of Uffington in Lincolnshire and published several religious works, including "The Doctrine of the Covenant of Grace Opened" in 1649.

In the 18th century, the name is found in various parish records across England, indicating its widespread distribution. One notable bearer was William Shacklock, a renowned English horologist born in 1738. He was responsible for creating several innovative timepieces and was highly regarded in his field.

The 19th century saw the emergence of notable individuals such as George Shacklock, a British artist and engraver born in 1810. He was known for his intricate engravings and contributed illustrations to several publications during his lifetime.

Lastly, Arthur Shacklock, born in 1872, was a prominent English architect and surveyor. He was instrumental in the design and construction of several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas, leaving a lasting legacy in the architectural landscape of the city.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shacklock

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

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

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