Explore the Family Name Loc
The meaning of Loc
Vietnamese (Lộc): from the Chinese surname 禄, see Lu 9.
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How common is the last name Loc in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Loc has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,366 in terms of popularity but rose to 43,511 by 2010, marking an increase of 13.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period from 390 to 496 people, a rise of 27.18%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Loc per 100,000 also expanded by 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #43,511 | 13.61% |
| Count | 390 | 496 | 27.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Loc
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Loc also witnessed some changes over the same decade, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of people with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity who carry the surname increased from 80.26% to 84.07%, a change of 4.75%. However, there was a decrease in the number of people of White ethnicity and those identifying with two or more races carrying this surname. They dropped by 18.73% and 21.43% respectively. The Hispanic population with the surname saw a slight decrease of 3.9%, while the proportions for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 80.26% | 84.07% | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 6.92% | 6.65% | -3.9% |
| White | 7.69% | 6.25% | -18.73% |
| Two or More Races | 3.08% | 2.42% | -21.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |