Find out how popular the last name Coaxum is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Coaxum.

Coaxum, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Coaxum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coaxum in America

Coaxum is the 21330th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coaxum surname appeared 1,228 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Coaxum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coaxum to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Coaxum

The surname Coaxum has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cocc" and "hām," meaning "cock's home" or "cock's village." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a place where many roosters or cockerels were found or bred.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, where a John Coaxum was baptized in 1592. It is possible that the family had ties to the nearby village of Cockshut, whose name shares a similar etymology.

By the 17th century, variations of the spelling, such as "Coxum" and "Coaxam," began appearing in various historical documents across the English counties of Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Staffordshire. This indicates that the name had spread across the region during that time period.

Notable individuals bearing the Coaxum surname include William Coaxum (1628-1695), a wealthy landowner and merchant from Worcestershire, who is mentioned in several property deeds and trade records from the late 1600s. Another noteworthy figure is Elizabeth Coaxum (1745-1822), a renowned embroiderer from Stratford-upon-Avon, whose intricate needlework adorned the altar cloths of several local churches.

In the 19th century, the name appears to have gained some prominence in Staffordshire, with the birth of Thomas Coaxum (1815-1892), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who founded several schools and charitable institutions in the area. His son, Henry Coaxum (1847-1921), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the local community.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Reverend John Coaxum (1832-1905), a renowned clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Michael's Church in Lichfield for over three decades. His extensive writings on theology and ecclesiastical history are still widely referenced and studied today.

While the Coaxum surname may not be as widespread as some others, its rich history and unique origins provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives and stories of those who have borne this distinctive name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coaxum

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Coaxum.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Coaxum was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Coaxum has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Coaxum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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