Explore the Family Name Exon
The meaning of Exon
English: habitational name from a shortened form of Exoniensis, the Latin adjectival form of Exonia, the Latin name for the city of Exeter in Devon.
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How common is the last name Exon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Exon has witnessed a slight fluctuation in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 72,905, but by 2010, it had slipped to 73,911, indicating a decrease of approximately 1.38%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 248 to 262 during the same period, marking a rise of about 5.65%. The proportion of individuals named Exon per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #73,911 | -1.38% |
| Count | 248 | 262 | 5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Exon
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Exon. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of those identifying as White, from 75.81% to 76.72%, and Hispanic, from 13.71% to 15.65%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped slightly, from 7.26% to 6.49%. However, no changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities fell from 2.02% to zero during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.81% | 76.72% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 13.71% | 15.65% | 14.15% |
| Black | 7.26% | 6.49% | -10.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |