Explore the Family Name Lockey
The meaning of Lockey
1. English: habitational name from Locka in Melling (Lancashire). The placename derives from Old English loc ‘lock, enclosure, fold’ + haga ‘hedge, enclosure’. 2. Scottish: from a pet form of Lucas. Compare Lockie.
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How common is the last name Lockey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Lockey" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,235th in terms of frequency, but dropped to 28,746th by 2010, indicating an overall change of -5.55%. The count of people with this surname also fell slightly from 835 to 828 over the same period, translating to an approximate drop of 0.84%. During these years, the proportion of individuals named Lockey per 100,000 people also decreased by about 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #28,746 | -5.55% |
| Count | 835 | 828 | -0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lockey
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Lockey surname. From 2000 to 2010, there's been a noticeable shift in the ethnicities associated with this name. While the percentage of people identifying as white decreased from 90.90% to 86.84%, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 4.67% to 5.19%. Furthermore, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant increase of 41.11%, going from 1.80% to 2.54%. However, there was no record of people with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity carrying the Lockey surname during either census year, while the Hispanic group which made up 1.44% in 2000 was not present in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced a new category, 'Two or more races', which accounted for 3.14% of people with the Lockey surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 86.84% | -4.47% |
| Black | 4.67% | 5.19% | 11.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.8% | 2.54% | 41.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |