Explore the Family Name Hancox
The meaning of Hancox
English: variant of Hancock, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hancox in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hancox saw an uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,582 in popularity with a count of approximately 720 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 29,581, showing a growth rate of 3.27%. The number of individuals with the Hancox surname also increased by 10.69% to 797. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,582 | #29,581 | 3.27% |
| Count | 720 | 797 | 10.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hancox
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hancox experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was zero in 2010, down from 1.39% and 0.83%, respectively, in 2000. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased by 33.33%. The proportion of White individuals decreased slightly by 4.32% but still represented the majority at 74.15%. On the other hand, those with Hispanic ethnicity doubled to 3.89%, and the Black community grew by 19.95% to 18.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.5% | 74.15% | -4.32% |
| Black | 15.69% | 18.82% | 19.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.89% | 100.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 1.76% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |