Explore the Family Name Huxford
The meaning of Huxford
English: habitational name from Huxford in King’s Nympton (Devon), from the Old English personal name Hōc (genitive Hōces) or Old English hōc ‘hook, angle, bend in a river’ (genitive hōces) + ford.
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How common is the last name Huxford in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Huxford has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,153rd most popular surname and by 2010, it moved up to the 43,511th spot, marking a positive change of 5.72%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this decade, going from 435 to 496, an increase of 14.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small rise from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #43,511 | 5.72% |
| Count | 435 | 496 | 14.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Huxford
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Huxford surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage decreased slightly from 97.93% to 95.36%. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.15% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010, which is a notable change of 162.61%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 95.36% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 3.02% | 162.61% |
| 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% |