Explore the Family Name Moxey
The meaning of Moxey
English (Devon and Somerset): habitational name from an unidentified place called Moxhaye, seemingly in Devon. The second element in the placename is Middle English hay ‘enclosure’ (Old English ge-hæg), a term which is characteristic of minor placenames in Devon, particularly in the southeast of the county; the first element may be an Old English personal name Mocc.
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How common is the last name Moxey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Moxey" has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname improved from 46,153 in 2000 to 43,969 in 2010, marking an improvement of 4.73%. During this time, the total count of individuals with the Moxey surname also rose by 12.64% from 435 to 490. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100k people increased by 6.25% from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #43,969 | 4.73% |
| Count | 435 | 490 | 12.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moxey
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides a breakdown of the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Moxey". In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Moxey surname identified as White (60.46%), followed by Black (36.09%). By 2010, while these two ethnicities still dominated, their distribution had changed slightly; the percentage identifying as White had decreased by 9.20% to 54.90%, while those identifying as Black had increased by 8.01% to 38.98%. Similarly, the representation of the Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group also saw a significant increase of 136.96% over the decade, rising from 1.38% to 3.27%. Individuals identifying as having two or more races also increased by 33.33%, from 1.38% to 1.84%. However, there were no recorded individuals with the Moxey surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.46% | 54.9% | -9.2% |
| Black | 36.09% | 38.98% | 8.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 3.27% | 136.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.84% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |