Explore the Family Name Clock
The meaning of Clock
Americanized form of Dutch and German Klock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clock showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Clock was ranked 25,885th in terms of popularity and this rank slipped to 26,975th by 2010, marking a change of -4.21%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased marginally from 892 in 2000 to 899 in 2010, representing a small growth of 0.78%. However, when considering proportion per 100k individuals, there was a decline of -9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,885 | #26,975 | -4.21% |
| Count | 892 | 899 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clock
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Clock, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrated some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though this saw a slight dip from 92.04% to 89.66%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic saw increases, with the former rising by 11.11% to reach 1% and the latter climbing by 52.05% to hit 2.22%. Interestingly, individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races saw a dramatic rise of 284.62%, reaching 3% in 2010. Conversely, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a significant decrease of -45.53%, falling to 0.67%. Black-identified individuals slightly decreased from 3.59% to 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.04% | 89.66% | -2.59% |
| Black | 3.59% | 3.45% | -3.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 3% | 284.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.22% | 52.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1% | 11.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 0.67% | -45.53% |