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

Hecox, 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 Hecox surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hecox in America

Hecox is the 31824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hecox surname appeared 725 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 Hecox.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hecox 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 Hecox

The surname HECOX has its roots in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hec" and "cocc," which together mean "a little cock or rooster." This name was likely given to someone who had a resemblance to a rooster or exhibited rooster-like characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HECOX appears in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire in 1273, where it is spelled "Hecoc." This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that period.

In the 14th century, the name HECOX appeared in various forms, including "Hecokes" and "Hekokes," as recorded in the Court Rolls of Wiltshire in 1349. These variations in spelling were common during that era, as standardized spelling was not yet established.

During the 16th century, the name HECOX began to appear more frequently in historical records. One notable example is John Hecox, who was born in Gloucestershire in 1547. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate.

In the 17th century, the name HECOX was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable bearer of the name was William Hecox, who was born in 1619 in Nottinghamshire. He was a successful merchant and involved in the wool trade.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname HECOX. One such person was Thomas Hecox, born in 1712 in Warwickshire. He was a respected scholar and served as the headmaster of a prestigious grammar school.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Hecox, born in 1765 in Derbyshire. She was a pioneering educator and established one of the first schools for girls in her region, challenging the societal norms of the time.

In the 19th century, the name HECOX continued to be found across England. One notable bearer was Robert Hecox, born in 1823 in Lancashire. He was a renowned architect and designed several notable buildings, including churches and public buildings.

Throughout its history, the surname HECOX has been associated with various place names, such as Hecox Hill in Gloucestershire and Hecox Farm in Lincolnshire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who resided or owned land in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hecox

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

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

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