Explore the Family Name Adcox
The meaning of Adcox
English: derivative of Adcock. Compare Cox.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Adcox in the United States?
The Adcox surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, increased in count from 2,072 in 2000 to 2,147 in 2010, marking a 3.62% growth. However, its rank fell from 13,469 to 14,030 over the same period, reflecting a decline of 4.17%. This suggests that while the number of individuals with the Adcox surname grew, its overall popularity compared to other surnames decreased slightly. The proportion of this surname per 100k people also decreased by 5.19%, from 0.77 to 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,469 | #14,030 | -4.17% |
| Count | 2,072 | 2,147 | 3.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.73 | -5.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Adcox
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data depicts a few shifts within the Adcox surname holders between 2000 and 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (51.72%), Two or more races (53.77%), Hispanic (27.37%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (75.00%). Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a minor decrease of 1.53%, and there was a larger drop among those identifying as Black, down by 23.14%. Despite these changes, the majority of Adcox surname holders identified as White both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 93.43% | -1.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.28% | 27.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.63% | 53.77% |
| Black | 1.21% | 0.93% | -23.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0.88% | 51.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.84% | 75% |