Explore the Family Name Wilcoxen
The meaning of Wilcoxen
English: variant of Wilcoxson. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wilcoxen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wilcoxen witnessed a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 20,087 among all surnames and rose slightly in 2010 to the position of 20,792. This represents a change of -3.51%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased during the same period, going from 1,235 in 2000 to 1,270 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.83%. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100k people dipped slightly by 6.52%, standing at 0.43 in 2010 compared to 0.46 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,087 | #20,792 | -3.51% |
| Count | 1,235 | 1,270 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wilcoxen
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Wilcoxen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.34% over the ten-year span. In contrast, representation among Hispanic and Black ethnicities saw increases of 100.00% and 11.42% respectively. The percentage of Wilcoxen individuals identifying as two or more races also rose by 38.31% from 2000 to 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.17% | 91.97% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.76% | 100% |
| Black | 2.19% | 2.44% | 11.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.13% | 38.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |