Explore the Family Name Johncox
The meaning of Johncox
English (Hampshire): variant of Johncock, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s, from the personal name Johncock, a diminutive of John with the Middle English suffix -cok. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Johncox in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Johncox had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 63,524th place, a decline of 2.38%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Johncox surname increased slightly from 302 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, reflecting a 3.97% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #63,524 | -2.38% |
| Count | 302 | 314 | 3.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Johncox
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Johncox, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identify as White, although this percentage has decreased somewhat from 95.7% in 2000 to 92.36% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.32% in 2000 to 4.78% in 2010. This is a significant growth rate of 106.03%. A small percentage (1.91%) identified as being of two or more races in 2010, a category not represented in 2000. No individuals with the Johncox surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 92.36% | -3.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 4.78% | 106.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |