Explore the Family Name De Kock
The meaning of De Kock
Flemish (also Dekock) and Dutch: variant of De Kok ‘the cook’. The surname De Kock is also established in South Africa. Compare De Cock. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Pieter, Frans. German Engel, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name De Kock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname De Kock saw moderate growth from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,120th and increased to the 54,418th position in 2010, a change of 3.03%. The count of people with this surname also grew by 11.14%, from 341 individuals in 2000 to 379 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named De Kock per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #54,418 | 3.03% |
| Count | 341 | 379 | 11.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Kock
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname De Kock identify as White. This group increased slightly by 0.71% from 95.89% in 2000 to 96.57% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races in both census years. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.47% to zero over the same period. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black in 2000, they made up 1.32% of the De Kocks in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category maintained a steady 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 96.57% | 0.71% |
| Black | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |