Explore the Family Name Hecox
The meaning of Hecox
English: perhaps an altered form of Hickox, but see also Heacox.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hecox in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hecox saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31,085 and by 2010, it fell to the position of 31,824, marking a -2.38% change. The total count of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 706 in 2000 to 725 in 2010, an increase of 2.69%. However, the proportion per 100k people dipped slightly by -3.85%, falling from 0.26 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #31,824 | -2.38% |
| Count | 706 | 725 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hecox
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals carrying the Hecox surname identify as White, accounting for 92.92% in 2000 and 92.00% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of -0.99%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a slight dip of -2.35%, going from 1.70% to 1.66%. Notably, the Hispanic portion of the Hecox population saw the largest growth, increasing by 41.35% from 3.12% to 4.41%. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase, up by 14.12% from 0.85% to 0.97%. There were no individuals that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 92% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 4.41% | 41.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.66% | -2.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0.97% | 14.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |