Explore the Family Name Lockerby
The meaning of Lockerby
Scottish: habitational name from Lockerbie in Dumfries and Galloway, derived from the Old Norse personal name Locard + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’.
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How common is the last name Lockerby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lockerby ranked 52,827 in popularity in 2000 and fell to 55,841 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.71%. The number of people with this surname remained relatively stable, with only one less person in 2010 compared to 2000. This signifies a minor decrease of 0.27%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Lockerby per 100,000 people decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #55,841 | -5.71% |
| Count | 368 | 367 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lockerby
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Lockerby, it's noteworthy that as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the overwhelming majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with insignificant change of -0.01%. In 2010, though, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, specifically at 1.36%, a difference from 2000 where no individuals under this surname identified as such. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races in either year. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation dropped from 1.36% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97% | -0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |