Explore the Family Name Hoxsey
The meaning of Hoxsey
Variant of Hoxie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hoxsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hoxsey has seen a decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it had a rank of 61,855 and by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 66,553, showing a decrease of 7.6%. During this same period, the count of people with this surname dropped slightly from 303 to 297, a reduction of just under 2%. Equally, the proportion of individuals with the surname Hoxsey per 100k people also saw a minor decrease, falling from 0.11 to 0.10, indicating a drop of around 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #66,553 | -7.6% |
| Count | 303 | 297 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hoxsey
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Hoxsey, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with this last name identify as White - 93.40% in 2000 and 92.93% in 2010. This is a slight decrease of 0.50%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased considerably during this decade, jumping from 2.64% to 4.71%, an increase of 78.41%. However, there were no changes reported in the other categories: Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all remaining at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 92.93% | -0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 4.71% | 78.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |