2000
#15,509
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,733
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.64
Rare Last name
Shrock
A topographic surname referring to a rocky outcrop or ridge.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,758 Americans carry the last name Shrock. That puts it at #12,335 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 124,276 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Shrock surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.8K
1 in 124,276
Census rank
#12,335
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,405 bearers of the surname Shrock in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12335th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Shrock, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Black (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Shrock
The surname SHROCK has its origins in the German language. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "schrock", which translates to "rocky crag" or "rugged cliff". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a rocky or mountainous area.
The earliest recorded instances of the name SHROCK can be traced back to the 16th century in Germany. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Hans Shrock, born in 1523 in the town of Eisenach, in what is now the state of Thuringia. Records indicate that he was a stonemason by trade, which aligns with the potential meaning of his surname.
In the 17th century, the name SHROCK began to appear in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, many families bearing this surname were involved in agricultural pursuits, suggesting that they may have settled in rural areas or near rocky terrain.
As the SHROCK name spread throughout Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Schrock, Schroch, and Schrök. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences.
Notable individuals with the surname SHROCK throughout history include:
1. Johann Shrock (1675-1742), a German clockmaker renowned for his intricate and highly accurate timepieces.
2. Amalie Shrock (1818-1897), a German painter and illustrator known for her depictions of rural life and landscapes.
3. Wilhelm Shrock (1829-1901), a German-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in Chicago during the late 19th century.
4. Theodor Shrock (1844-1918), a German botanist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.
5. Eva Shrock (1892-1972), an Austrian opera singer who performed in renowned opera houses across Europe in the early 20th century.
While the surname SHROCK is not as common as some other German surnames, it has left a notable imprint in various fields throughout history, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have borne this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shrock
Among Census respondents with the surname Shrock, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Black (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Shrock bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Shrock surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 2,313
- Two or more races2.0% · 49
- Black or African American0.7% · 16
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Shrock
Shrock appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#17,541
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,604
-129 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.54
Rank movement Down 2,032 places
2020
#12,335
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,405
+801 bearers (+49.9%)
Per 100,000 0.80
Rank movement Up 5,206 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,509 | 1,733 | 0.64 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #17,541 | 1,604 | 0.54 | -129 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 2,032 places |
| 2020 | #12,335 | 2,405 | 0.80 | +801 bearers (+49.9%) | Up 5,206 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Shrock surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,541 | #12,335 | 29.7% |
| Count | 1,604 | 2,405 | 49.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.54 | 0.80 | 49.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Shrock bearers went from 1,604 to 2,405 (+49.9% change). The surname moved up 5,206 positions in the national ranking, going from #17,541 to #12,335.
FAQ
Shrock surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Shrock?
Name Census estimates that about 2,758 living Americans carry the surname Shrock. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 124,276 residents.
How common is Shrock?
Shrock ranks #12,335 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.80 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,405 people with the surname Shrock. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,758), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.8 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.80 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Shrock.
Has Shrock become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Shrock went from 1,604 recorded bearers to 2,405. That is an increase of 801 (+49.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #17,541 to #12,335.
What does the Census say about the background of Shrock?
Among Census respondents with the surname Shrock, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.0%) and Black (0.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Shrock in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (2,313 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Shrock appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Two or More Races (2.0%), Black (0.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Shrock (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Shrock mean?
A topographic surname referring to a rocky outcrop or ridge. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Shrock (0.80 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Shrock?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.