Explore the Family Name Pocklington
The meaning of Pocklington
English: habitational name from a place in Humberside called Pocklington, derived from an Old English personal name Pocela + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Pocklington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pocklington has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Pocklington ranked 60,706 and rose to a rank of 60,347 by 2010, reflecting a minor change of 0.59%. The census also recorded a count of 310 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew to 334 by 2010, an increase of 7.74%. Despite the rise in numbers, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11 between the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #60,347 | 0.59% |
| Count | 310 | 334 | 7.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pocklington
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Pocklington. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, which increased slightly from 96.13% in 2000 to 96.71% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 1.61% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Those reporting as having two or more ethnic identities saw a rise from 1.94% to 2.40%. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 96.71% | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.4% | 23.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |