Explore the Family Name Coxey
The meaning of Coxey
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Cooksey. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Coxey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coxey saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,936th and fell to 73,666th by 2010, a drop of 8.43%. The number of people bearing the surname also decreased from 271 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, representing a change of -2.95%. The proportion of individuals with the Coxey surname per 100,000 population also slipped from 0.1 to 0.09, marking a 10% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #73,666 | -8.43% |
| Count | 271 | 263 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coxey
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Coxey are of White ethnicity. In 2000, 99.26% of Coxey's identified as White, but this percentage dropped slightly to 94.68% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a small increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 0% to 2.66%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained suppressed or showed no significant changes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.26% | 94.68% | -4.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |