2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sollock
A toponymic surname derived from a place name containing the Anglo-Saxon element "sol" meaning muddy or polluted.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Sollock. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sollock 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Sollock in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollock, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sollock
The surname Sollock has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "sol" meaning "muddy" and "loc" meaning "enclosed place," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a muddy enclosure or settlement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sollock can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a certain Radulfus de Sollock is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already established in that region during the 13th century.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1349, which listed a William Sollock as a taxpayer. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1376 referenced a John Sollock, suggesting the name's spread across multiple counties.
Historically, the Sollock name has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Sir Robert Sollock (1492-1567), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. He played a significant role in the local administration and served as a justice of the peace during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
In the 17th century, the name gained prominence through William Sollock (1631-1698), a renowned clergyman and academic. He served as the Dean of York from 1682 until his death and was known for his scholarly works on theology and church history.
Another notable bearer of the Sollock name was Mary Sollock (1715-1788), a philanthropist and social reformer from Yorkshire. She dedicated her life and fortune to establishing schools and improving living conditions for the poor in her community.
During the 18th century, the Sollock family produced several notable figures, including James Sollock (1732-1809), a successful merchant and industrialist who contributed to the development of the textile industry in Lancashire.
While the name Sollock has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its historical significance remains firmly rooted in its English origins and the contributions of its notable bearers throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sollock
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollock, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Sollock 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 Sollock surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.0% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino11.0% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.0% · 3
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sollock
Sollock 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-7 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,986 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-6 bearers (-5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 1,913 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 16,986 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.7%) | Down 1,913 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 Sollock 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 | #153,769 | #155,682 | -1.2% |
| Count | 106 | 100 | -5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sollock bearers went from 106 to 100 (-5.7% change). The surname moved down 1,913 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #155,682.
FAQ
Sollock surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sollock?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Sollock. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Sollock?
Sollock ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Sollock. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sollock.
Has Sollock become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sollock went from 106 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Sollock?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sollock, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%). 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 Sollock in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.0% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sollock appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.0%), Hispanic (11.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.0%). 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 Sollock (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 Sollock mean?
A toponymic surname derived from a place name containing the Anglo-Saxon element "sol" meaning muddy or polluted. 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 Sollock (0.03 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 are called Sollock?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Sollock, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.