2000
#8,836
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,412
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.26
Rare Last name
Foxworth
A locational surname referring to someone from a place where foxes were common or an enclosure for foxes.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,843 Americans carry the last name Foxworth. That puts it at #9,326 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 89,189 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Foxworth surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.8K
1 in 89,189
Census rank
#9,326
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,351 bearers of the surname Foxworth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9326th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Foxworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.1%. The next largest groups are Black (41.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Foxworth
Among Census respondents with the surname Foxworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.1%. The next largest groups are Black (41.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Foxworth bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Foxworth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White51.1% · 1,712
- Black or African American41.0% · 1,375
- Two or more races3.8% · 128
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 99
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 17
Timeline
Historical Census data for Foxworth
Foxworth appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#9,378
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,469
+57 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 1.18
Rank movement Down 542 places
2020
#9,326
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,351
-118 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 1.12
Rank movement Up 52 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,836 | 3,412 | 1.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,378 | 3,469 | 1.18 | +57 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 542 places |
| 2020 | #9,326 | 3,351 | 1.12 | -118 bearers (-3.4%) | Up 52 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Foxworth surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,378 | #9,326 | 0.6% |
| Count | 3,469 | 3,351 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.18 | 1.12 | -5.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Foxworth bearers went from 3,469 to 3,351 (-3.4% change). The surname moved up 52 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,378 to #9,326.
FAQ
Foxworth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Foxworth?
Name Census estimates that about 3,843 living Americans carry the surname Foxworth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 89,189 residents.
How common is Foxworth?
Foxworth ranks #9,326 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.12 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,351 people with the surname Foxworth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,843), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.12 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Foxworth.
Has Foxworth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Foxworth went from 3,469 recorded bearers to 3,351. That is a decrease of 118 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #9,378 to #9,326.
What does the Census say about the background of Foxworth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Foxworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 51.1%. The next largest groups are Black (41.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Foxworth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.1% (1,712 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Foxworth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (51.1%), Black (41.0%), Two or More Races (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Foxworth (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Foxworth mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from a place where foxes were common or an enclosure for foxes. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Foxworth (1.12 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Foxworth?
See how many people are called Foxworth on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.