Explore the Family Name Tellock
The meaning of Tellock
1. Scottish: variant of Tulloch. 2. Perhaps also German, of Slavic origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tellock in the United States?
The surname Tellock has seen a slight decrease in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held a rank of 78,838, but by 2010, it had dropped to 87,663, marking an 11.19% decline. The count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 225 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, indicating a 5.78% drop. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people showed a downward trend as well, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, marking a 12.5% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #87,663 | -11.19% |
| Count | 225 | 212 | -5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tellock
Looking at the ethnic distribution of the surname Tellock, the Decennial U.S. Census data highlights some shifts over the years. Predominantly identified as White, the percentage fell slightly from 91.56% in 2000 to 87.74% in 2010. On the other hand, the portion identifying as Two or More Races saw an increase, appearing for the first time in 2010 with a proportion of 4.25%. A small Hispanic representation was also evident for the first time in 2010, making up 2.36% of Tellocks. The Black community experienced a 15.09% decrease over the decade, declining from 4.44% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. No representation was noted in either year for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.56% | 87.74% | -4.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.25% | 0% |
| Black | 4.44% | 3.77% | -15.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |