Explore the Family Name Mox
The meaning of Mox
Americanized form of an unidentified German surname, possibly Max.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mox in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mox" saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 54,766th most popular surname, falling slightly to the 55,121st position a decade later—a decline of 0.65%. Despite this, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 6%, from 352 in 2000 to 373 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #55,121 | -0.65% |
| Count | 352 | 373 | 5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mox
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Mox surname. In 2000, around 89.49% of those carrying the name identified as white, decreasing marginally to 88.47% in 2010. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase—from 5.97% in 2000 to 8.85% in 2010, an upswing of 48.24%. While there was a notable reduction in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander—down by almost 40% from 3.13% to 1.88%—the proportions of the surname identifying as black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or of two or more races remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.49% | 88.47% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 5.97% | 8.85% | 48.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.13% | 1.88% | -39.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |