Explore the Family Name Pitcock
The meaning of Pitcock
English: from a diminutive of the Middle English personal name Pid(d) (Old English Pydda).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pitcock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pitcock has seen a small increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,467th most common surname, with 1,892 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 14,421st position with a total of 2,072 people bearing the name, marking a growth rate of 9.51%. Despite this change, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,467 | #14,421 | 0.32% |
| Count | 1,892 | 2,072 | 9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pitcock
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Pitcock surname. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, however, its percentage decreased slightly from 97.09% in 2000 to 95.66% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 0.26% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010 – a change of 326.92%. The percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also saw increases during this period. Conversely, the proportion of Black individuals and American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw minor changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 95.66% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.79% | 30.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.26% | 1.11% | 326.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.63% | 8.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.58% | 56.76% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.24% | -25% |