Explore the Family Name Woodlock
The meaning of Woodlock
English: apparently from a Middle English personal name Wodeloc (Old English Wudulāc, from wudu ‘wood’ + lāc ‘play, game’). In Ireland this surname is found mainly in Tipperary. History: The name Woodlock or Wodelock was taken to Ireland as early as 1172 by the brothers Torsten and Reginaldus Utlag, the sons of a Wiltshire, England, landowner named Wudulach. Their descendants held large estates in Tipperary and County Dublin until, in the 18th century, they suffered greatly from the restrictions placed on Catholics, and several members of the family emigrated to France and Spain, and in the 19th century to Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand.
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How common is the last name Woodlock in the United States?
The surname 'Woodlock' has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 54,269th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 59,324th position, representing a 9.31% decrease. The number of individuals with the 'Woodlock' surname also decreased from 356 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, marking a 4.21% reduction. Meanwhile, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped from 0.13 to 0.12 over the same period, reflecting a 7.69% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #59,324 | -9.31% |
| Count | 356 | 341 | -4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woodlock
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Woodlock' has also seen some fluctuations, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Majority of the bearers of this surname in both 2000 and 2010 identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 88.48% to 86.80% within that decade. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 7.02% to 8.50%. Hispanic representation among Woodlocks declined significantly from 3.37% to 2.05%, a drop of 39.17%. The census data also shows emergence of multi-racial identity with 2.35% identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.48% | 86.8% | -1.9% |
| Black | 7.02% | 8.5% | 21.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 2.05% | -39.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |