Explore the Family Name Noxon
The meaning of Noxon
English: habitational name from Noxon in Newland, Gloucestershire. The placename derives from Old English hnoc (genitive hnoces) ‘wether sheep’ + tūn ‘farmstead, settlement’.
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How common is the last name Noxon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Noxon has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 42,757th most popular surname and slipped to the 44,808th position in 2010, reflecting a 4.8% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname slightly rose from 477 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, representing a modest increase of 0.42%. The proportion of people named Noxon per 100,000 residents also decreased by 11.11%, falling from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #44,808 | -4.8% |
| Count | 477 | 479 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noxon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Noxon surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage declined slightly from 94.76% to 93.53%. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaska Native communities in either year. The representation of those identifying with two or more races, however, saw an impressive surge, increasing by 70.75% from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also increased from 1.68% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010, marking a 61.31% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 93.53% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.71% | 61.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.51% | 70.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |