Explore the Family Name Willock
The meaning of Willock
English: 1. from the early Middle English personal name Willoc (Old English Willoc), a derivative of names in Wil-, such as Willmer. 2. variant of Wheelock.
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How common is the last name Willock in the United States?
The surname Willock, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Willock surname ranked 38,320 and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to rank 39,004, representing a drop of 1.78%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Willock surname increased from 543 in 2000 to 565 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 4.05%. The proportion per 100k people also fell from 0.2 to 0.19, representing a decrease of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #39,004 | -1.78% |
| Count | 543 | 565 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willock
With respect to ethnicity as per Decennial U.S. Census data, the Willock surname showed varying percentages across different ethnic identities. In 2000, 65.01% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing to 58.23% by 2010, a change of -10.43%. The percentage of Hispanic people with the Willock surname went up from 3.31% to 4.42%, a significant increase of 33.53%. Black individuals also saw an increase from 25.78% to 32.57%, a change of 26.34%. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals dropped slightly from 2.95% to 2.83%, a decrease of -4.07%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.01% | 58.23% | -10.43% |
| Black | 25.78% | 32.57% | 26.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.31% | 4.42% | 33.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.95% | 2.83% | -4.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |