Explore the Family Name Hadlock

The meaning of Hadlock

English: probably a habitational name from an unidentified place, possibly Hadleigh in Suffolk. The name has died out in England. History: Nathanael Hadlock is recorded in Charlestown, MA, in 1638, havinge migrated from Great Bromley in Essex, England. The family subsequently moved to Roxbury, MA.

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How common is the last name Hadlock in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hadlock has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Hadlock was ranked as the 15,024th most popular surname in the United States, while by 2010 it had climbed to the rank of 14,937th. This represents a modest increase of 0.58%. During the same period, the number of individuals carrying the Hadlock surname also grew from 1,804 in 2000 to 1,981 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.81%. The proportion of the population with this surname, per 100,000 people, remained constant at 0.67.

20002010Change
Rank#15,024#14,9370.58%
Count1,8041,9819.81%
Proportion per 100k0.670.670%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hadlock

As for ethnic identity changes over time, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some intriguing trends among those with the Hadlock surname. Notably, between 2000 and 2010, there were increases in representation amongst the Hispanic and Black communities, with growth rates of 171.79% and 51.88%, respectively. White individuals still made up the majority of individuals with the Hadlock surname, but their representation decreased from 95.40% to 93.59%. The percentages of American Indian and Alaskan Native, as well as Asian/Pacific Islander, populations bearing the Hadlock surname also saw slight increases. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 5.81%.

20002010Change
White95.4%93.59%-1.9%
Hispanic0.78%2.12%171.79%
Black1.33%2.02%51.88%
Two or More Races1.72%1.62%-5.81%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0.35%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.3%0%