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

Woodstock, 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 Woodstock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Woodstock in America

Woodstock is the 43151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Woodstock surname appeared 501 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 Woodstock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Woodstock 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 Woodstock

The surname Woodstock originates from England and has its roots in the Old English period, dating back to at least the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "wudu," meaning wood, and "stoc," meaning place or dwelling. Woodstock essentially means a place in or near a wood.

Woodstock is historically linked to a small market town in Oxfordshire, England, which is similarly named. The town of Woodstock was recorded in ancient manuscripts, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Wodestock. This place name would have been adopted as a surname by people who either hailed from the town or lived near wooded areas referenced by the term.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Woodstock is from the year 1203 when a certain William de Woodstock was documented in the "Feet of Fines" for Oxfordshire. This shows the surname's association with a specific geographic location, reinforcing its toponymic origins.

Over time, the surname Woodstock has been associated with several notable historical figures. One famous bearer is Sir Richard Woodstock, a 14th-century knight known for his military service under King Edward III. His contributions to various battles during the Hundred Years' War were well-documented, making him a notable figure of his time.

Another prominent individual was Thomas Woodstock, 1st Duke of Gloucester (1355–1397), who was an influential noble and a younger son of King Edward III of England. His political actions and tragic murder have left a substantial mark on English history.

In the literary world, Mary Woodstock was a 16th-century English poet whose works contributed to the rich tapestry of Elizabethan poetry. Her verses, although not as famous as some contemporaries, were notable for their eloquent portrayal of courtly life.

During the 18th century, John Woodstock, an eminent botanist, contributed significantly to the cataloging of plant species in the British Isles. His meticulous work laid the foundation for later botanical studies and earned him a place in scientific history.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Edward Augustus Woodstock (1819–1895), an English author and historian, wrote several important texts on English medieval history. His scholarly works remain a reference for students of the period.

The surname Woodstock, while not exceedingly common, carries a history dense with geographical significance, noble associations, and scholarly contributions, reflecting its storied ties to England's cultural and historical landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Woodstock

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

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

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