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

Westrick, 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 Westrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Westrick in America

Westrick is the 11560th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Westrick surname appeared 2,719 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 Westrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Westrick 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 Westrick

The surname Westrick is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "west" and "ric," which together mean "west kingdom" or "west realm." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term for someone who lived in or came from a western region or territory.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Westrick can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Westrick in the county of Lincolnshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Westrick appeared in various forms, including Westriche, Westeryk, and Westrige, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common at the time. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Northumberland, where many families bearing the surname lived and worked as farmers, craftsmen, and merchants.

One notable figure in the history of the Westrick name was Sir John Westrick, a 14th-century knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France. Sir John Westrick was born in 1320 and died in 1389.

In the 16th century, the Westrick family established roots in the town of Westrick, located in the county of Yorkshire. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time, as it became more closely associated with the geographic location.

Another prominent individual with the surname Westrick was William Westrick, a 17th-century merchant and landowner born in 1622 in Lincolnshire. William Westrick was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in local affairs.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Westrick family settled in the county of Northumberland, where they became respected members of the local gentry. One notable figure from this period was Edward Westrick (1745-1822), a wealthy landowner and magistrate who played a significant role in the governance of the region.

In the 19th century, the Westrick name continued to be associated with various professions and social classes, from farmers and artisans to professionals and scholars. One example is Professor Alfred Westrick (1830-1904), a renowned academic and linguist who taught at Oxford University and made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Westrick

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

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

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