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

Foxworth, 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 Foxworth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Foxworth in America

Foxworth is the 9378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Foxworth surname appeared 3,469 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Foxworth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Foxworth 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 Foxworth

The surname Foxworth has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "fox" and "worth," meaning a farm or enclosure where foxes lived or were kept. This suggests that the name may have originated as a place name or a descriptive name for someone who lived in an area inhabited by foxes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Foxworth can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1196, where it appears as "Foxeswurthe." This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century and may have been associated with a particular location or landholding in the county of Gloucestershire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name Foxworth appeared in various spelling variations, such as "Foxworth," "Foxworthe," and "Foxwurth," reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and spelling conventions of the time. Some of these variations can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279 and the Court Rolls of Wiltshire from 1333.

Notable individuals with the surname Foxworth include John Foxworth, a merchant from Bristol who was recorded in the city's customs records in the late 15th century. Another early bearer of the name was Thomas Foxworth, a landowner from Berkshire mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524.

In the 17th century, the name Foxworth gained some prominence with the birth of William Foxworth (1634-1701), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Langridge in Somerset. He published several theological works and was known for his sermons.

Another notable figure was Sir Roger Foxworth (1678-1742), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Taunton in Somerset. He was involved in local politics and served as a Justice of the Peace for the county.

During the 18th century, the name Foxworth was associated with the Foxworth family of Gloucestershire, who owned substantial estates and held influential positions in the local gentry. One member of this family, Charles Foxworth (1732-1806), was a renowned horticulturist and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in England.

As the centuries passed, the Foxworth name continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the southern and western regions, where it had its roots. While not a widespread surname, it has maintained a presence throughout English history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergy, landowners, merchants, and scholars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Foxworth

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

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

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