Explore the Family Name Foxe
The meaning of Foxe
1. Irish: variant of Fox. 2. Altered form of English Fox.
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How common is the last name Foxe in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Foxe has seen a decrease over the years. In 2000, this name was ranked 61,544 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 71,886, representing a change of -16.8%. The count for this surname also reduced from 305 to 271 during the same period, marking an 11.15% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #71,886 | -16.8% |
| Count | 305 | 271 | -11.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Foxe
Regarding the ethnic identity attached to the surname Foxe, there's been a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010 as per the analysis from the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the surname Foxe decreased significantly from 65.57% to 50.92%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black saw a substantial increase from 32.79% to 44.65%. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname recorded in either year. The number of people who identified with two or more races increased to 2.58% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic also appeared in 2010 with 1.85%, while none were recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.57% | 50.92% | -22.34% |
| Black | 32.79% | 44.65% | 36.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |