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

Yellock, 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 Yellock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yellock in America

Yellock is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yellock surname appeared 240 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 Yellock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yellock 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 Yellock

The surname Yellock is believed to originate from the British Isles, specifically from Scotland. The name appears to be derived from the ancient Scottish language, where it holds roots in the Old Scots words. In the medieval period, surnames began to develop based on geographical locations, occupations, or physical characteristics. Yellock likely falls into the category of toponymic or locational surnames, derived from a specific place or landscape feature.

The earliest mentions of names similar to Yellock can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries. During this period, the phonetic spelling of names was not standardized, leading to variations such as Yelok, Yalloc, and Yelloch. These variations can be found in historical records such as medieval Scottish charters where individuals holding local administrative or land-owning positions might have been mentioned.

Historical references to the surname Yellock itself are sparse but notable. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is John Yellock, who appeared in a land grant document dating back to 1321 in Fife, Scotland. The name's presence in such documents suggests that the Yellocks were landowners or held some form of minor nobility.

Another early notable person with the surname was William Yellock, born around 1390, who was recorded as a juror in a court record in Edinburgh in 1424. His participation in legal affairs highlights the likely importance and respectability of the family during that era.

In the late 15th century, we have accounts of Alexander Yellock, born in 1479, who served as a craftsman in Stirling. As trades and guilds became more organized, surnames like Yellock were registered in association with skilled work, indicating the family’s involvement in the economic activities of the time.

The 17th century provides a clearer picture of the migration and spread of the family name. Margaret Yellock, born in 1635, moved with her family to Northern Ireland as part of the Scottish Plantations. The migration of Scottish families to Ireland contributed to the wider distribution of the surname.

In the 18th century, Thomas Yellock, born in 1750 in Perthshire, Scotland, became a prominent figure by participating in local governance and community matters. His leadership role in community councils in the late 18th century illustrates the surname’s continued association with respect and civic duty.

While these historical figures provide a glimpse into the Yellock surname's past, the name also appears in various parish records, wills, and legal documents, further cementing its longstanding presence in Scottish history. The evolution in spelling and the geographical spread signify a legacy that spans centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yellock

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

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

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