Explore the Family Name Luxon
The meaning of Luxon
English: 1. variant of Luxton, found mainly in Cornwall and Devon. 2. relationship name from Middle English Luke or Luck (popular forms of Lucas) + son. Compare Luke.
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How common is the last name Luxon in the United States?
The surname Luxon has seen a decrease in popularity within the United States between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Luxon was ranked as the 78,035th most common surname, but by 2010 it fell to the 92,358th spot, marking an approximately 18.35% drop in ranking. This is reflected in the actual count of individuals with this surname, which decreased by 12.72%, from 228 people in 2000 to 199 in 2010. The proportion of Luxons per 100,000 people also diminished by 12.5% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #92,358 | -18.35% |
| Count | 228 | 199 | -12.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luxon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census illustrates that the majority of individuals bearing the Luxon surname identify as White, comprising 90.79% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 88.44% in 2010. There was no documented change in the number of Luxons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black during this period. However, there was a slight increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 6.58% in 2000 to 7.04% in 2010. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 3.02% of Luxons identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.79% | 88.44% | -2.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.58% | 7.04% | 6.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |