Explore the Family Name Coxson
The meaning of Coxson
English (Warwickshire): variant of Coxon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Coxson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Coxson has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,403 but by 2010 it fell slightly to rank 53,204, marking a 1.53% drop. However, the actual count of people bearing this name increased from 372 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, a 4.57% rise. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the presence of Coxson decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #53,204 | -1.53% |
| Count | 372 | 389 | 4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Coxson
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Coxson surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals identify as white, with percentages remaining fairly stable from 68.01% in 2000 to 68.12% in 2010. There's also a significant percentage identifying as black, although this saw a decrease from 29.03% in 2000 to 26.22% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw an increase, going from 1.88% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.31% identifying as belonging to two or more races. As for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities, they remained at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.01% | 68.12% | 0.16% |
| Black | 29.03% | 26.22% | -9.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.08% | 63.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |