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

Haithcox, 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 Haithcox surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haithcox in America

Haithcox is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haithcox surname appeared 275 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 Haithcox.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haithcox 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 Haithcox

The surname Haithcox has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a now-lost place name that likely referred to a hedged enclosure or meadow. The prefix "haith" may come from the Old English word "hæcc," meaning a gate or enclosed area, while "cox" could be related to the Old English "cocc," meaning a haystack or small stack of hay.

One of the earliest documented references to the Haithcox name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a William Haythcok is listed. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames in their early development.

In the 15th century, records show a John Haythcox was a prominent landowner in the village of Baddesley Ensor, Warwickshire. His descendants continued to hold land in the area for several generations.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a notable figure named Richard Haithcox (c. 1520-1579), who was a merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was involved in the local government and served as sheriff in 1568.

Another individual of note was Thomas Haithcox (1617-1679), a Puritan minister who served as the rector of Eastwell, Kent, during the Commonwealth period. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, a certain William Haithcox (1724-1798) made his mark as a successful businessman and landowner in Gloucestershire. He acquired significant properties and was known for his philanthropy, founding several charitable institutions in the region.

The 19th century saw the birth of John Haithcox (1835-1912), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Grand Hotel and the Royal College of Music.

While the Haithcox name has been present throughout English history, it has remained relatively uncommon, with only a few prominent individuals bearing this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haithcox

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

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

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