Explore the Family Name Lockheart
The meaning of Lockheart
Scottish: variant of Lockhart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lockheart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lockheart saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 60,790th spot, marking a change of 2.02%. Additionally, the count of people with the surname Lockheart increased by 9.6%, rising from 302 in 2000 to 331 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #60,790 | 2.02% |
| Count | 302 | 331 | 9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lockheart
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. While there were no reported individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, the percentage of Lockhearts identifying as White increased by 32.40%, moving from 33.77% to 44.71%. The portion belonging to two or more races decreased slightly by 9.04%, settling at 1.51%. Those identifying as Black formed the largest group but saw a decrease from 62.25% to 51.66%, a drop of 17.01%. The Hispanic population, initially at 1.99%, was not recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.25% | 51.66% | -17.01% |
| White | 33.77% | 44.71% | 32.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.51% | -9.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |