Explore the Family Name Lockman
The meaning of Lockman
1. English: variant of Lock 2. 2. Dutch: possibly a variant of Lok.
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How common is the last name Lockman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lockman has been gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, it ranked 12,063 and increased its position to 11,279 by 2010, a change of about 6.5%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an upward trend, from 2,374 in 2000 to 2,801 in 2010, reflecting a notable increase of approximately 18%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.88 to 0.95 during the same period, marking a growth rate of nearly 8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,063 | #11,279 | 6.5% |
| Count | 2,374 | 2,801 | 17.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.88 | 0.95 | 7.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lockman
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lockman, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with this surname remained White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 87.19% to 86.54%. The Hispanic community showed the most significant growth, nearly doubling from 1.05% to 2.03%. Additionally, there was a minor increase in individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native, while those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races saw small decreases.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.19% | 86.54% | -0.75% |
| Black | 8.09% | 7.85% | -2.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.03% | 93.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.64% | -9.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.31% | 1.36% | 3.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.57% | 3.64% |