Explore the Family Name Lockerbie
The meaning of Lockerbie
Scottish (southwestern): habitational name from Lockerbie (Dumfriesshire). The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Locard + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’.
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How common is the last name Lockerbie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lockerbie saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 97,848 to 99,845. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 5.23%, as the count went from 172 in 2000 to 181 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #99,845 | -2.04% |
| Count | 172 | 181 | 5.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lockerbie
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Lockerbie surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 96.51% in 2000 to 96.69% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was also no record of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 96.69% | 0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |