Explore the Family Name Whitelock
The meaning of Whitelock
English: variant of Whitlock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Whitelock in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Whitelock saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,014th in terms of commonality but improved its position to 29,740th by 2010, marking an increase of 4.11%. The number of people carrying the Whitelock surname also grew over this decade, with the count rising from 708 to 791, indicating a growth of 11.72%. The proportion of people named Whitelock per 100,000 also slightly increased from 0.26 to 0.27 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #29,740 | 4.11% |
| Count | 708 | 791 | 11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Whitelock
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Whitelock, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Whitelock surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 89.69% to 85.08% over the decade. The representation of Black individuals among Whitelocks significantly increased from 4.66% to 8.60%, showing an 84.55% change. The percentage of Whitelocks identifying as Hispanic also rose from 2.54% to 3.03%. However, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native with the surname Whitelock in 2010, despite some representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.69% | 85.08% | -5.14% |
| Black | 4.66% | 8.6% | 84.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.03% | 19.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.77% | 78.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |