Explore the Family Name Gunlock
The meaning of Gunlock
Possibly an Americanized form of German Gundlach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gunlock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Gunlock" experienced a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gunlock was ranked 73,154th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slid to the 74,141st spot, marking a decline of 1.35%. However, during the same period, the overall count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 247 to 261, indicating a growth rate of 5.67%. The proportion of the surname per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #74,141 | -1.35% |
| Count | 247 | 261 | 5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gunlock
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Gunlock surname identify as White. As of 2000, this group accounted for 93.52% of all Gunlocks, although this proportion decreased slightly to 91.95% in 2010. The percentage of Gunlocks identifying as Hispanic also fell, dropping from 3.24% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. In contrast, those identifying as two or more races emerged in the 2010 census, making up 3.45% of the Gunlock population. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Gunlock surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.52% | 91.95% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 2.68% | -17.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |