Explore the Family Name Tullock
The meaning of Tullock
Scottish (Shetland and Orkney): variant of Tulloch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Tullock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tullock has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,614 in popularity and dropped to 29,693 by 2010, marking an overall decrease of 11.57%. The number of individuals with this surname also dwindled from 861 in 2000 to 793 in 2010, a decline of roughly 7.9%. Consequently, the proportion of the Tullock surname per 100k people decreased by 15.62%, falling from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #29,693 | -11.57% |
| Count | 861 | 793 | -7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tullock
When looking at the ethnic identity of those with the Tullock surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift over the same decade. The majority identified as White in both years, although there was a slight dip from 87.46% in 2000 to 86.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Tullocks identifying as Two or More Races rose from 1.51% to 2.02%, a significant percentage increase of 33.77%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase from 1.74% to 2.14%, a rise of 22.99%. On the other hand, the Black community experienced a decline from 8.83% in 2000 to 8.20% in 2010. For Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, the data remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.46% | 86.63% | -0.95% |
| Black | 8.83% | 8.2% | -7.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.14% | 22.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.02% | 33.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |