Explore the Family Name Locklar
The meaning of Locklar
English: variant of Locklear.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Locklar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Locklar has slightly decreased over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname in the US with a count of 358 people carrying that name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 60,960 with a total of 330 individuals bearing the surname, marking a decrease of roughly 7.82 percent. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #60,960 | -12.85% |
| Count | 358 | 330 | -7.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Locklar
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Locklar. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races. Similarly, the percentage of Whites with this surname decreased marginally from 95.25% in 2000 to 93.94% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Hispanics and Blacks with this surname increased. The Hispanic proportion rose from 1.40% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010, while the Black proportion grew from 1.68% to 2.12%. No changes were observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 93.94% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.42% | 72.86% |
| Black | 1.68% | 2.12% | 26.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |