Explore the Family Name Looker
The meaning of Looker
English: variant of Luker, an occupational name for one who looks after something, such as a shepherd or farm bailiff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Looker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Looker saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,237 in terms of common surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 27,783 - a decrease of 19.56%. The number of individuals bearing the Looker surname also decreased during this period, falling from 1,024 to 865, marking a 15.53% decline. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people fell from 0.38 to 0.29, indicating a 23.68% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #27,783 | -19.56% |
| Count | 1,024 | 865 | -15.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.29 | -23.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Looker
The census data also reveals some insights about the ethnic identity of those carrying the Looker surname. In 2000, a vast majority (97.46%) identified as White, but by 2010, this number had dropped slightly to 96.42%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation among Lookers disappeared completely, going from 0.68% in 2000 to zero a decade later. Conversely, the proportion identifying as having two or more races increased by 38.46%, going from 1.17% to 1.62%. Additionally, a new ethnicity appeared in 2010's data; 1.04% of Lookers identified as Hispanic. There were no Lookers who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.42% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.62% | 38.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |