Explore the Family Name Claxon
The meaning of Claxon
English (Essex): variant of Claxton. This name is absent from the medieval record, and is therefore unlikely to be a patronymic from the medieval personal name Clak + son.
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How common is the last name Claxon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Claxon has seen slight changes in popularity. In 2000, Claxon was ranked 58,999th among all surnames in the United States, and by 2010 it had fallen slightly to the rank of 60,347th—a decrease of approximately 2.28 percent. However, while its ranking decreased, the total count of individuals bearing the Claxon surname rose from 321 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, representing a growth of 4.05 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased slightly from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #60,347 | -2.28% |
| Count | 321 | 334 | 4.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claxon
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Claxon surname, as represented by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 97.20 percent of individuals with the Claxon surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 98.20 percent in 2010. There was a small representation of those identifying with two or more races in 2000 at 1.87 percent, but this percentage fell to zero by 2010. There were no proportions registered for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 98.2% | 1.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |