Explore the Family Name Carelock
The meaning of Carelock
Variant of Carlock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Carelock in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carelock has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,986th popular in the United States and improved its position to 35,622nd by 2010, reflecting a 6.22% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 549 in 2000 to 631 in 2010, a rise of 14.94%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a 5% increase, going from 0.2 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,986 | #35,622 | 6.22% |
| Count | 549 | 631 | 14.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carelock
Ethnicity-wise, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the Carelock surname identified as Black or White in both 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of Carelocks identifying as Black slightly decreased from 54.28% to 53.25%, the White ethnicity fraction remained almost stable, dipping negligibly from 42.44% to 42.31%. A notable increase was observed in the representation of Carelocks identifying with two or more races, rising from 2.55% to 3.65%. However, there were no reported Carelocks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.28% | 53.25% | -1.9% |
| White | 42.44% | 42.31% | -0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 2.55% | 3.65% | 43.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |