Explore the Family Name Hauxwell
The meaning of Hauxwell
English: habitational name from Hauxwell in North Yorkshire, which derives its name from the Old English personal name Heafoc (genitive Heafoces) or the word heafoc ‘hawk’ (genitive heafoces) + wella ‘well, spring, stream’.
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How common is the last name Hauxwell in the United States?
The surname Hauxwell, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 83,618th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 91,981st place, marking a 10% drop in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased in this time frame, from 209 in 2000 to 200 in 2010, which is a drop of 4.31%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hauxwell per 100,000 population reduced by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #91,981 | -10% |
| Count | 209 | 200 | -4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hauxwell
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hauxwell, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage identifying as White reduced slightly from 82.78% in 2000 to 79.50% in 2010. The Hispanic population, however, saw an increase from 13.40% in 2000 to 17.00% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a slight decrease, from 2.87% in 2000 to 2.50% in 2010. The population identifying as two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.78% | 79.5% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 13.4% | 17% | 26.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.87% | 2.5% | -12.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |