Explore the Family Name Coaxum
The meaning of Coaxum
African American: unexplained. This surname is found chiefly in SC.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coaxum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Coaxum saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 22,570 but rose to 21,330 by 2010, a change of about 5.49%. During this period, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,063 to 1,228, indicating a surge of 15.52%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight rise from 0.39 to 0.42, reflecting a growth of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,570 | #21,330 | 5.49% |
| Count | 1,063 | 1,228 | 15.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.42 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coaxum
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Coaxum also experienced changes within the same decade, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as Black, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.33% in 2000 to 92.92% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up a small portion of the Coaxum population, increasing from 1.32% to 1.95%. The number of individuals identifying as White also grew slightly from 1.13% to 1.38%. Additionally, those recognizing themselves as belonging to two or more ethnicities saw a significant increase, from 1.03% to 3.26%. However, there were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 96.33% | 92.92% | -3.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 3.26% | 216.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.95% | 47.73% |
| White | 1.13% | 1.38% | 22.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |