Explore the Family Name Hickox
The meaning of Hickox
English and Scottish: variant of Hicock (an extinct surname; see Heacock), with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Hickox in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Hickox has seen notable growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 15,500 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped to 14,042 – a 9.41% increase. The count of people carrying the surname also increased from 1,734 in 2000 to 2,145 in 2010, a significant rise of 23.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also increased by 14.06%, from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.73 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,500 | #14,042 | 9.41% |
| Count | 1,734 | 2,145 | 23.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.73 | 14.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hickox
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of people with the Hickox surname identify as White (94.45% in 2010, down slightly from 95.96% in 2000), increases were seen in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (up 27.16% to 1.03%), Hispanic (increased by 58.70% to 2.19%), and those reporting two or more races (rose by 53.72% to 1.86%). However, no Hickox respondents identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, both categories saw a decrease to zero from small numbers in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 94.45% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.19% | 58.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.86% | 53.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.03% | 27.16% |
| Black | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |