Explore the Family Name Locsin
The meaning of Locsin
Filipino: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Locsin in the United States?
The surname Locsin has seen a surge in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranking 71,143rd in the year 2000, it rose significantly to the 59,603rd spot by the year 2010—an improvement of over 16%. The number of individuals bearing the Locsin surname also grew during this period, with the count increasing from 256 in 2000 to 339 in 2010, which is an increase of around 32%. Consequently, the proportion of the Locsin surname per 100,000 people also went up by 22% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #59,603 | 16.22% |
| Count | 256 | 339 | 32.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Locsin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Locsin surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a decrease of approximately 5% in this group over the decade. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, rising from 2.34% in 2000 to 6.49% in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic changed minimally, decreasing by about 15% for White and increasing by roughly 41% for Hispanic. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.16% | 81.12% | -4.74% |
| White | 9.38% | 7.96% | -15.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 6.49% | 177.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 4.42% | 41.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |