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

Wilcockson, 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 Wilcockson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wilcockson in America

Wilcockson is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wilcockson surname appeared 122 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 Wilcockson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wilcockson 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 Wilcockson

The surname Wilcockson originates from England and can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name of an ancestor. In this case, the root name is Wilcock, a diminutive form of William, which was a very popular given name in medieval England. The suffix -son indicates "son of," thus Wilcockson translates to "son of Wilcock."

The name Wilcock itself combines "Will," derived from William, which has Germanic origins from the elements "wil" (will or desire) and "helm" (helmet or protection), with "cock," a diminutive suffix often used affectionately or familiarly in Middle English. It suggests that Wilcock was originally a pet name or nickname for someone named William.

Wilcockson appears in historical records as early as the 14th century. For example, there is a record from the Yorkshire Poll Tax returns of 1379 which lists a Johanna Wilcockson. This suggests that the surname was already in use by this time, primarily in Yorkshire.

In 1524, a Thomas Wilcockson was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset. This indicates that the surname had spread to different parts of England by the early 16th century. Such tax records are crucial historical documents that provide insights into the dissemination of surnames.

One notable bearer of the surname was John Wilcockson, a vicar in Worcestershire in the early 17th century. He served in the parish of Droitwich from 1609 to 1619, indicating the surname's presence among clergy and educated classes.

Another individual of historical note is Richard Wilcockson, who appeared in the Derbyshire Assize Rolls of 1593. These legal records often contained the names of jurors, defendants, and plaintiffs, highlighting the surname's involvement in local legal and civic affairs.

In 1674, a Richard Wilcockson, presumably a descendant of the aforementioned Richard, was registered in the Hearth Tax Returns for Derbyshire. This tax, based on the number of hearths or fireplaces in a home, helps shed light on the socioeconomic status of families during this period.

Mary Wilcockson, who was born in 1690 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, offers another early example of the surname. Her baptismal record from the Parish Registers of Sheffield illustrates the name's persistence and familial continuity in northern England.

Throughout history, the surname Wilcockson has maintained a relatively low profile, with most bearers being situated in England. Its etymological roots provide a window into medieval naming practices, and its presence in historical documents traces the movement and status of its bearers across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wilcockson

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

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

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