Explore the Family Name Scurlock
How common is the last name Scurlock in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Scurlock saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 11712th most common surname in the United States, with 2,452 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dipped to 12231 even though the count increased slightly to 2,544. This represents a percentage change of -4.43 in rank and an increase of 3.75 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.91 to 0.86, indicating a shift of -5.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,712 | #12,231 | -4.43% |
| Count | 2,452 | 2,544 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.86 | -5.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scurlock
When we examine the ethnic identity associated with the surname Scurlock, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are notable shifts over the decade spanning 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the largest proportion of those with the Scurlock surname identified as White (68.52%), followed by Black (27.98%). By 2010, while White and Black remained the dominant ethnic identities, their proportions changed slightly to 66.94% and 28.34% respectively. During this period, there were increases in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.29% to 0.43%), Two or more races (from 1.71% to 2.40%), Hispanic (from 1.14% to 1.49%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.37% to 0.39%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.52% | 66.94% | -2.31% |
| Black | 27.98% | 28.34% | 1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 2.4% | 40.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.49% | 30.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.43% | 48.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.39% | 5.41% |