Explore the Family Name Coxen
The meaning of Coxen
English: variant of Coxon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coxen in the United States?
The surname Coxen was ranked 50,468th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 53,419th by 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents a negative change of 5.85% in its ranking. The total count of individuals with this surname slightly decreased from 389 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, marking a minimal change of -0.51%. The proportion of people named Coxen per 100,000 also decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #53,419 | -5.85% |
| Count | 389 | 387 | -0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coxen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Coxen identified as White, at 86.38% in 2000 and 84.24% in 2010. This percentage saw a slight decrease of 2.48% over the decade. Those identifying as Black made up 10.80% of individuals with the surname in 2000, rising to 12.92% in 2010, a notable increase of 19.63%. In 2010, 1.81% identified as having two or more races, while no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.38% | 84.24% | -2.48% |
| Black | 10.8% | 12.92% | 19.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |