Explore the Family Name Maddex
The meaning of Maddex
English (of Welsh origin): variant of Maddox.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maddex in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maddex has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maddex was ranked as the 60,083rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 63,068th position, marking a change of -4.97%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Maddex surname increased marginally from 314 to 317, reflecting a growth of 0.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #63,068 | -4.97% |
| Count | 314 | 317 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maddex
Turning to ethnicity associated with the Maddex surname, according to information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing this surname identified as White, with an increase from 86.62% in 2000 to 88.96% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 7.96% to 5.68%. There was also a small percentage that identified as being of two or more races, which decreased from 4.14% to 3.15%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the Hispanic category, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. No individuals associated the Maddex surname with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.62% | 88.96% | 2.7% |
| Black | 7.96% | 5.68% | -28.64% |
| Two or More Races | 4.14% | 3.15% | -23.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |