Explore the Family Name Jacox
The meaning of Jacox
English (Warwickshire): variant of Jaycox.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jacox in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jacox has shown an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 33,830 in the U.S., whereas it climbed to a rank of 32,632 by 2010, marking a growth rate of 3.54%. The number of people carrying this surname also saw a rise from 635 to 704 within this decade, indicating a 10.87% increment. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #32,632 | 3.54% |
| Count | 635 | 704 | 10.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jacox
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Jacox largely identify as White or Black. As of 2010, 62.93% identified as White, experiencing a slight decrease from 65.83% in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 30.71% to 31.82% over the same period. A notable change was observed in the category of "Two or more races," which nearly doubled from 2.05% to 3.98%. Additionally, 2010 marked the first recorded instance of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, at 0.99%, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.83% | 62.93% | -4.41% |
| Black | 30.71% | 31.82% | 3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 3.98% | 94.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |