Explore the Family Name Wilcock
The meaning of Wilcock
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Wilcoc, a pet form of William (composed of the elements Will 1 + the hypocoristic suffix -cok; see Cocke).
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How common is the last name Wilcock in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Wilcock ranked 29,016 in popularity in 2000 and moved up to 28,552 in 2010, marking a 1.6% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also saw growth from 770 in 2000 to 835 in 2010, an increase of 8.44%. However, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 3.45%, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,016 | #28,552 | 1.6% |
| Count | 770 | 835 | 8.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilcock
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Wilcock surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 94.81% in 2000 to 93.41% in 2010. The representation of the Hispanic community saw growth from 1.82% to 2.63%, an increase of 44.51%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black decreased from 2.21% to 1.56%, a drop of 29.41%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities was recorded for the first time in 2010 at 1.32%, while there were no changes reported in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 93.41% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.63% | 44.51% |
| Black | 2.21% | 1.56% | -29.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |