Explore the Family Name Silcock
The meaning of Silcock
English (mainly Lancashire): from the Middle English personal name Silcoc, a diminutive of Sill.
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How common is the last name Silcock in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Silcock has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 80,502 in terms of most common surnames, while in 2010, its rank improved slightly to 79,598. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 219 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, marking a growth of 9.13 percent. However, as per the census data, the proportion of Silcocks per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,502 | #79,598 | 1.12% |
| Count | 219 | 239 | 9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Silcock
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for individuals bearing the Silcock surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 92.69 percent in 2000 to 89.96 percent in 2010. There was no change recorded in the number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was an increase in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, growing from 3.20 percent in 2000 to 5.44 percent in 2010, a 70 percent increase. Also, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose from 2.28 percent in 2000 to 3.35 percent in 2010, marking a 46.93 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 89.96% | -2.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 5.44% | 70% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 3.35% | 46.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |