Explore the Family Name Pocock
The meaning of Pocock
English: variant of Peacock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pocock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pocock has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pocock was ranked 20,484th most popular surname in the United States, dropping slightly to 20,709th in 2010, representing a 1.1% decrease in rank. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 6.06%, from 1,204 in 2000 to 1,277 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of people named Pocock per 100,000 decreased by 4.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,484 | #20,709 | -1.1% |
| Count | 1,204 | 1,277 | 6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.43 | -4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pocock
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Pocock surname experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with the Pocock surname identified as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 94.10% in 2000 to 93.34% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase of 14.16%, moving from 2.33% in 2000 to 2.66% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the population identifying as two or more races, rising by 18.85%. The Asian/Pacific Islander population saw a minor increase, while the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 93.34% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 2.66% | 14.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 2.27% | 18.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1% | 1.02% | 2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |