Explore the Family Name Roxbury
The meaning of Roxbury
Scottish and English (Kent and Surrey): variant of Roseberry. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Roxbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Roxbury has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,289 and rose to 52,037 in 2010, representing a 0.48% change. The count also increased, with 373 individuals carrying the name in 2000 and 399 in 2010, marking a 6.97% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.14 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #52,037 | 0.48% |
| Count | 373 | 399 | 6.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Roxbury
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Roxbury is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 86.06% of people with this name identified as White, a percentage that slightly increased to 86.22% in 2010. There was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.88% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010, demonstrating a 60.11% change. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname declined by 16.16%, from 10.46% in 2000 to 8.77% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Roxbury surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.06% | 86.22% | 0.19% |
| Black | 10.46% | 8.77% | -16.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 3.01% | 60.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |