Explore the Family Name Moxon
The meaning of Moxon
English (Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Moke, a shortened form of Mocok, a pet form of Matthew (see Mock), + -son.
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How common is the last name Moxon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Moxon saw a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the name was ranked 44350 in terms of popularity across the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 49268—an overall decrease of 11.09%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also declined during this period, from 457 in 2000 to 427 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.56%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Moxon surname per 100k residents dropped from 0.17 to 0.14—a decline of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #49,268 | -11.09% |
| Count | 457 | 427 | -6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moxon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes among those carrying the Moxon surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as White decreased slightly from 90.59% to 88.99%, while the percentage identifying as Black rose from 2.63% to 3.75%. The proportion of individuals of Hispanic origin increased modestly from 4.16% to 4.68%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and a slight decrease among those identifying with two or more races, from 1.31% to 1.17%. The percentages of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.59% | 88.99% | -1.77% |
| Hispanic | 4.16% | 4.68% | 12.5% |
| Black | 2.63% | 3.75% | 42.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.17% | -10.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |