Explore the Family Name Hoxie
The meaning of Hoxie
Probably an altered form of English Hawksey (see Hawkey). Compare Hoxsey and Hoxsie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoxie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoxie has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 15,809 and moved up to 16,616 by 2010, reflecting a change of -5.1%. However, the count of people with the surname increased from 1,691 in 2000 to 1,726 in 2010, a growth of 2.07%. The proportion per 100k also dropped slightly from 0.63 in 2000 to 0.59 in 2010, a decline of -6.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,809 | #16,616 | -5.1% |
| Count | 1,691 | 1,726 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoxie
In terms of ethnic identity, the surname Hoxie has shown varied changes between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The greatest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.18% to 2.90%, a significant change of 145.76%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also grew by 22.54% and 72.34% respectively. The category of two or more races saw an increase of 58.87%. However, there were minor decreases in the proportions of people identifying as White and Black by -3.01% and -3.59% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.59% | 85.92% | -3.01% |
| Black | 7.81% | 7.53% | -3.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.9% | 145.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.97% | 58.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.87% | 22.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.81% | 72.34% |