Hoxie
A surname derived from a location, possibly referring to someone from Oxey in Hertfordshire, England.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,022 Americans carry the last name Hoxie. That puts it at #16,616 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.59 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 169,513 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hoxie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
2.0K
1 in 169,513
Census rank
#16,616
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,726 bearers of the surname Hoxie in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.59 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 16616th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoxie, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Black (7.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hoxie
The surname Hoxie is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "hocg," which referred to a hill or ridge, suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a prominent hill or ridge.
The earliest recorded instances of the Hoxie surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed in various spellings, including Hocksie, Hocksaye, and Hoxey, indicating its evolution over time.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the Hoxie surname was Richard de Hoxie, who lived in Lincolnshire, England, during the 13th century. Records show that he held land in the village of Hoxey, which may have contributed to the establishment of the family name.
Another notable figure was Sir William Hoxie, a renowned English knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. Sir William was celebrated for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 16th century, the Hoxie family had established roots in various parts of England, with branches spread across counties such as Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. One prominent member was John Hoxie, a wealthy merchant and landowner born in 1542 in Warwickshire.
During the 17th century, several members of the Hoxie family left England for the New World, seeking religious freedom and economic opportunities. Among them was Lodowick Hoxie, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1637 and became one of the founders of the town of Sandwich.
Throughout history, the Hoxie surname has been associated with various place names, such as Hoxey in Lincolnshire, Hoxie in Kent, and Hoxhall in Warwickshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.
Other notable individuals with the Hoxie surname include Joseph Hoxie (1783-1857), an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Representative from New York, and Vinnie Ream Hoxie (1847-1914), an American sculptor best known for her marble statue of Abraham Lincoln in the U.S. Capitol.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hoxie
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoxie, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Black (7.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hoxie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Hoxie surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.9%
- Black or African American7.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.9%
- Two or more races2.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hoxie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,809 | #16,616 | -5.1% |
| Count | 1,691 | 1,726 | 2.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.3% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Hoxie bearers went from 1,691 to 1,726 (+2.1% change). The surname moved down 807 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,809 to #16,616.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hoxie
FAQ
Hoxie surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hoxie?
The surname Hoxie holds position #16,616 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,022 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.59 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hoxie surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hoxie, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Black (7.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.