Explore the Family Name Coxon
The meaning of Coxon
English: patronymic from Cock (an affectionate term of address; see Cocke) or the surname Cox, with the addition of son ‘son’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coxon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Coxon has marginally increased from 2000 to 2010. It stood at rank 34342 in the year 2000 and climbed up the ladder to 33316 in 2010, showing a change of 2.99%. Similarly, the count of people with this name also rose from 624 in 2000 to 686 in 2010, indicating an increase of 9.94%. Although there was a rise in the count, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #33,316 | 2.99% |
| Count | 624 | 686 | 9.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coxon
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Coxon has seen notable changes over the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority identified as White, accounting for 91.67%, which slightly decreased to 88.78% by 2010. The Hispanic identification saw a significant surge from 1.12% to 3.35%, showing a change of 199.11%. Individuals identifying as Black also saw a modest increase from 4.33% to 4.96%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 2.24% to 1.90%. However, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.67% | 88.78% | -3.15% |
| Black | 4.33% | 4.96% | 14.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 3.35% | 199.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 1.9% | -15.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |