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

Foux, 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 Foux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Foux in America

Foux is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Foux surname appeared 192 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 Foux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Foux 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 Foux

The surname FOUX has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "fou," meaning "madman" or "jester." This name may have initially been given as a nickname to someone who exhibited eccentric or foolish behavior, or perhaps to a court jester or entertainer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FOUX can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny, a medieval document from the 12th century, which mentions a certain "Guillelmus Foux" in the year 1184. Additionally, the name appears in various other historical records from the region of Normandy, suggesting that the name may have originated or been particularly prevalent in that area.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean FOUX (born around 1220) was a renowned troubadour and poet from the city of Arles in southern France. His works, which included love songs and satirical verses, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and helped establish the FOUX name in literary circles.

Another significant individual bearing the FOUX name was Jacques FOUX (1440-1512), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Limoges. He is recorded as having acquired several valuable properties and vineyards in the region, contributing to the economic prosperity of his family.

During the Renaissance period, the FOUX surname was also associated with the arts. One such individual was Pierre FOUX (1510-1583), a skilled sculptor and stonemason who worked on various architectural projects in Paris, including the construction of the famous Louvre Palace.

In the 17th century, the name FOUX gained prominence in military circles with the exploits of François FOUX (1628-1694), a brave captain in the French army who fought in several battles during the Franco-Dutch War and was awarded numerous honors for his valor and leadership.

Throughout history, the FOUX surname has been subject to slight variations in spelling, such as "Fouc," "Foucx," and "Foulx," reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely consistent, tracing back to its roots in medieval France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Foux

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

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 Foux 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 Foux 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 Foux was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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