Explore the Family Name Lockie
The meaning of Lockie
Scottish: 1. perhaps from the Scottish personal name Lockie, Luckie, a pet form of Lucas. 2. variant of Lockey 1.
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How common is the last name Lockie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lockie has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 50,468 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had slipped down to 52,267, showing a decline of 3.56%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Lockie increased from 389 in 2000 to 397 in 2010, reflecting a modest growth of 2.06%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.14 to 0.13, marking a decline of 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #52,267 | -3.56% |
| Count | 389 | 397 | 2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lockie
When it comes to ethnicity associated with the surname Lockie, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with this surname identify as White. There was a slight decline in this category from 95.37% in 2000 to 94.21% in 2010. While there was no change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islanders, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives holding this surname, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.54% to 3.27%. Also noteworthy is the emergence of those identifying with two or more races, which was not present in 2000 but accounted for 1.26% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94.21% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 3.27% | 112.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |