2000
#10,595
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,776
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.03
Rare Last name
Garrick
A surname of Norman French origin, derived from the given name Gerard, meaning "brave, hardy, or strong spear."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,379 Americans carry the last name Garrick. That puts it at #10,408 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 101,437 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Garrick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Garrick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 101,437
Census rank
#10,408
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,947 bearers of the surname Garrick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10408th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Garrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 57.8%. The next largest groups are Black (32.5%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Garrick
The surname Garrick has its origins in the Norman French language and was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is believed to have derived from the Old French personal name "Garin," which itself is thought to be a diminutive form of the Germanic name "Warin," meaning "guard" or "protector."
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Garrick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Garin," "Garing," and "Garinge," reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that era.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Garrick was Sir John Garrick, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 13th century. He is mentioned in several medieval records, including the Pipe Rolls of 1230, which were financial records maintained by the Exchequer of England.
In the 16th century, the name Garrick was associated with the village of Garrick in Hertfordshire, England. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.
One of the most famous individuals to bear the surname Garrick was the renowned 18th-century actor and playwright, David Garrick (1717-1779). He was a leading figure in the theatre world and is credited with revolutionizing the art of acting and stage production during his lifetime.
Another notable figure with the surname Garrick was Eva Garrick (1723-1822), an English actress and the wife of David Garrick. She was praised for her performances in comedic roles and was a prominent figure in the London theatre scene of the 18th century.
In the 19th century, Samuel Garrick (1807-1881) was a British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Exchange in Manchester and the Town Hall in Oldham.
John Garrick (1855-1933) was a British politician and Member of Parliament who represented the Labour Party in the early 20th century.
Lastly, William Garrick (1766-1818) was a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was renowned for his bravery and leadership in several significant battles.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Garrick
Among Census respondents with the surname Garrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 57.8%. The next largest groups are Black (32.5%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Garrick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Garrick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White57.8% · 1,702
- Black or African American32.5% · 957
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 126
- Two or more races3.6% · 106
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 37
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 19
Timeline
Historical Census data for Garrick
Garrick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,547
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,040
+264 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 1.03
Rank movement Up 48 places
2020
#10,408
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,947
-93 bearers (-3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Up 139 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,595 | 2,776 | 1.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,547 | 3,040 | 1.03 | +264 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 48 places |
| 2020 | #10,408 | 2,947 | 0.99 | -93 bearers (-3.1%) | Up 139 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Garrick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,547 | #10,408 | 1.3% |
| Count | 3,040 | 2,947 | -3.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.03 | 0.99 | -4.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Garrick bearers went from 3,040 to 2,947 (-3.1% change). The surname moved up 139 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,547 to #10,408.
FAQ
Garrick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Garrick?
Name Census estimates that about 3,379 living Americans carry the surname Garrick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 101,437 residents.
How common is Garrick?
Garrick ranks #10,408 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,947 people with the surname Garrick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,379), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.99 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.99 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Garrick.
Has Garrick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Garrick went from 3,040 recorded bearers to 2,947. That is a decrease of 93 (-3.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,547 to #10,408.
What does the Census say about the background of Garrick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Garrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 57.8%. The next largest groups are Black (32.5%) and Hispanic (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Garrick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.8% (1,702 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Garrick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (57.8%), Black (32.5%), Hispanic (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Garrick (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Garrick mean?
A surname of Norman French origin, derived from the given name Gerard, meaning "brave, hardy, or strong spear." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Garrick (0.99 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Garrick?
You can see how many people are called Garrick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.