Explore the Family Name St. Rock
The meaning of St. Rock
Americanized form of French Saint-Roch: habitational name from a parish in Paris or from any of several other places in various parts of France named Saint-Roch (from the dedication of their churches to Saint Rochus). — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau does not distinguish between the surnames St. Rock and Strock. History: In North America, this surname developed from a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Jacques Lagarde dit Saint-Roch from Paris, France, who married Marie-Catherine Lafargue in Montreal, QC, in 1749.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name St. Rock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname St. Rock has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 14,581st in popularity, but by 2010, it climbed to 12,745th, a positive change of 12.59%. The total count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant rise from 1,872 in 2000 to 2,421 in 2010, marking a 29.33% increase. This corresponds to a proportional growth per 100,000 people from 0.69 to 0.82.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,581 | #12,745 | 12.59% |
| Count | 1,872 | 2,421 | 29.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.82 | 18.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name St. Rock
The ethnic identity associated with the surname St. Rock has also shifted over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of St. Rocks identified as White at 94.28%, increasing slightly to 94.71% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.75% to 0.87%. However, the Hispanic representation among St. Rocks fell by 16.26% during that time. Interestingly, there were no reported individuals with the St. Rock surname identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.33% and 0.21% of the St. Rocks respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.28% | 94.71% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 2.73% | -16.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.16% | -5.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 0.87% | 16% |
| Black | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |