Explore the Family Name Willcoxon
The meaning of Willcoxon
English: patronymic from Wilcock.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Willcoxon in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Willcoxon rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th but climbed to 67,747th position by 2010, marking a 4.46% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 13.23%, going from 257 people in 2000 to 291 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #67,747 | 4.46% |
| Count | 257 | 291 | 13.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Willcoxon
Focusing on ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the surname Willcoxon identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 3.34% from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 98.83% of Willcoxons identified as White, whilst by 2010 this figure had dropped to 95.53%. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed a small portion (2.41%) identifying as Hispanic, an ethnic identity not recorded in the 2000 census. Additionally, 1.72% reported having two or more races in 2010, another category that wasn't represented in 2000. There were no changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, with these categories either remaining at 0.00% or being suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 95.53% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |