Explore the Family Name Sox
The meaning of Sox
Variant of Socks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sox in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sox has seen modest changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 34,342 and slightly decreased in rank to 34,390 by 2010, reflecting a marginal change of -0.14%. The count of individuals with the Sox surname increased from 624 in 2000 to 659 in 2010, an increase of 5.61%. Despite this numerical growth, the proportion of people named Sox per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.23 to 0.22, marking a decrease of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #34,390 | -0.14% |
| Count | 624 | 659 | 5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sox
In regards to the ethnicity of those with the Sox surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the course of a decade. The percentage of Sox who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010, an increase of 18.75%. There was a significant jump in individuals identifying as two or more races, soaring from 0.80% to 2.12%, a whopping 165% increase. However, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.07% to 92.41%, a drop of 1.76%. The percentage of Sox identifying as Black also fell from 2.88% to 2.28%, a decrease of 20.83%. Meanwhile, there were no changes among those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 92.41% | -1.76% |
| Black | 2.88% | 2.28% | -20.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 2.12% | 165% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 1.52% | 18.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |