Explore the Family Name Rox
The meaning of Rox
Scottish and English: variant of Rocks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rox in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Rox has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,563rd most popular surname in the United States with 398 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 53,204 despite only a small decrease in count to 389 individuals. This represents a decline in popularity of approximately 7.35% over the decade and a proportion per 100k people falling from 0.15 to 0.13, a drop of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #53,204 | -7.35% |
| Count | 398 | 389 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rox
On the other hand, analysis of the Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identities associated with the surname Rox reveals some interesting shifts. There was a noticeable increase of those identifying as two or more races, rising from 2.01% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010, a significant growth of 104.48%. While there was a modest increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black (36.18% to 40.62%), representation among White identifiers declined from 59.05% to 50.13%. For the first time, individuals identifying as Hispanic (2.31%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.54%) appeared in 2010. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.76% to 1.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.05% | 50.13% | -15.11% |
| Black | 36.18% | 40.62% | 12.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 4.11% | 104.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.76% | 1.29% | -26.7% |