Explore the Family Name Jock
The meaning of Jock
German (also Jöck): from a short form of the personal name Jakob.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jock in the United States?
Popularity: Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, Jock is a moderately common surname in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 19,272nd in popularity with 1,301 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 19,053 as the count increased to 1,429, a change of 9.84%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.48 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,272 | #19,053 | 1.14% |
| Count | 1,301 | 1,429 | 9.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jock
Ethnicity: When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution from 2000 to 2010. The greatest increase was among Asian/Pacific Islanders where a substantial growth of 378.95% was observed. There were also increases in the categories of two or more races (19.86%) and Hispanic (17.39%). Meanwhile, the percentage of Jocks identifying as Black nearly doubled from 2.77% to 5.11%. However, the majority of individuals with the Jock surname identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease from 85.63% to 81.81%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives also decreased slightly by 6.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.63% | 81.81% | -4.46% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 8.15% | 7.63% | -6.38% |
| Black | 2.77% | 5.11% | 84.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.89% | 17.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 1.82% | 378.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.75% | 19.86% |