Explore the Family Name Coxe
The meaning of Coxe
English: variant of Cox.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coxe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Coxe has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 24,529 in terms of popularity and fell to 26,873 by 2010, marking a decline of 9.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 5.34% during this period, from 955 to 904. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.43%, from 0.35 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #26,873 | -9.56% |
| Count | 955 | 904 | -5.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coxe
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority of individuals with the surname Coxe identify as White, comprising 91.83% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.15% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up 4.61% in 2000 and fell slightly to 4.42% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Coxe surname increased significantly by 79.05% during this time frame, from 1.05% to 1.88%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.68% to 1.88%. No individuals with the Coxe surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.83% | 91.15% | -0.74% |
| Black | 4.61% | 4.42% | -4.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.88% | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.88% | 79.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |