Explore the Family Name Axon
The meaning of Axon
English: from the Middle English surname Ackeson, from the Middle English personal name Acke + son. This personal name was a pet form of Adam. Alternatively, it may be from the Middle English female personal name Agace ‘Agatha’ (see Agate) + son.
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How common is the last name Axon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Axon increased marginally between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,575th in terms of commonality and rose to 45,412th by 2010, a change up by 4.55%. The count of people with the Axon surname also saw an increase during this period, from 419 to 471, indicating a growth rate of 12.41%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #45,412 | 4.55% |
| Count | 419 | 471 | 12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Axon
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that among those bearing the surname Axon, there were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage nor any individuals claiming two or more races for both years. The majority of Axons identified as White, though there was a slight drop from 84.96% in 2000 to 83.65% in 2010. The Hispanic population within the Axon surname group experienced a small increase, from 5.25% in 2000 to 5.73% in 2010. The Black population also saw a rise, from 8.83% to 9.77%, marking a 10.65% increase over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.96% | 83.65% | -1.54% |
| Black | 8.83% | 9.77% | 10.65% |
| Hispanic | 5.25% | 5.73% | 9.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |