Explore the Family Name Lockamy
The meaning of Lockamy
Possibly Scottish: variant of Lockerby. This surname is found mainly in NC.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lockamy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lockamy was ranked 20,898th in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 21,509th position in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.92%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,174 in 2000 to 1,214 in 2010, an increase of 3.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased slightly over that decade, going from 0.44 to 0.41, which is a change of -6.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,898 | #21,509 | -2.92% |
| Count | 1,174 | 1,214 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lockamy
When it comes to ethnic identity, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of people with the surname Lockamy identify as White, with 85.78% identifying as such in 2000 and 81.55% in 2010, demonstrating a small decrease of 4.93%. The second most common ethnicity for this surname is Black at 9.54% in 2000 and 10.13% in 2010, reflecting a slight increase of 6.18%. Over the decade, there has been a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 1.53% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010, a substantial rise of 88.24%. The Hispanic community also saw an increase from 2.56% to 3.46%, a growth of 35.16%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.78% | 81.55% | -4.93% |
| Black | 9.54% | 10.13% | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.56% | 3.46% | 35.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 2.88% | 88.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0% | 0% |