Explore the Family Name Lockette
The meaning of Lockette
Altered form of English Lockett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lockette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lockette has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,971 in frequency, while by 2010, it had improved slightly to rank 55,255. In terms of actual counts, the number of people with the Lockette surname grew 8.77% from 342 in 2000 to 372 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #55,255 | 1.28% |
| Count | 342 | 372 | 8.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lockette
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Lockette surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying as Lockettes were Black, making up 75.44% in 2000 and 73.66% in 2010, a slight decrease. White Lockettes made up 19.01% in 2000, dropping marginally to 18.55% in 2010. Notably, there was an over 100% increase in Hispanic Lockettes, albeit starting from a low base of 1.46% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010. There was also a 38.01% increase in those identifying with two or more races. However, there were no individuals with the Lockette surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.44% | 73.66% | -2.36% |
| White | 19.01% | 18.55% | -2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.92% | 4.03% | 38.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.96% | 102.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |