Explore the Family Name Jaycox
The meaning of Jaycox
English: patronymic from a pet form of Jack 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jaycox in the United States?
The surname Jaycox, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, was ranked 20,887 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 22,359 in 2010, indicating a decline in popularity of about 7.05%. In terms of count, there were 1,175 individuals with the Jaycox surname recorded in 2000, slightly dropping to 1,152 by the year 2010 — a mild decrease of approximately 1.96%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010, marking an 11.36% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,887 | #22,359 | -7.05% |
| Count | 1,175 | 1,152 | -1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jaycox
When discussing the ethnic identity of those carrying the Jaycox surname, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the majority identify as White, comprising 90.21% in 2000 and 88.45% in 2010. This shows a slight decrease of around 1.95%. Those identifying as Black saw a small increase, moving from 5.62% in 2000 to 5.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a slight decrease from 1.70% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a remarkable increase in the number of people identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010 — a significant 103.45% growth over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.21% | 88.45% | -1.95% |
| Black | 5.62% | 5.99% | 6.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.95% | 103.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.65% | -2.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |