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

Mox, 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 Mox surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mox in America

Mox is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mox surname appeared 373 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 Mox.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mox 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 Mox

The surname Mox has its origins in the north of England, specifically in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mox," which referred to a mossy or boggy area of land. This suggests that the name was likely an occupational or locational surname, given to someone who lived near or worked in a marshy region.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mox can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry refers to a landowner named Walter Mox in the village of Addingham, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, various spellings of the name appeared in historical records, including Mokks, Mokkes, and Mokkys. These variations were likely due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 16th century, the Mox surname gained prominence with the birth of Sir John Mox (1516-1592), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Lancashire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and is credited with establishing the first free school in the town of Garstang.

Another notable individual bearing the Mox surname was Richard Mox (1638-1698), a Puritan minister and author from Yorkshire. His most famous work, "A Treatise on the Doctrine of Predestination," was widely read and influential among religious scholars of the time.

During the 18th century, the Mox family had a strong presence in the village of Gisburn, located in the Craven district of Yorkshire. Records show that several members of the family were involved in the local textile industry, which was a major economic driver in the region.

One of the most prominent figures from this era was Elizabeth Mox (1745-1823), a renowned botanist and naturalist. Her extensive collection of plant specimens and detailed records of the local flora were highly regarded by the scientific community of the time.

In the 19th century, the Mox surname spread beyond its northern English roots, with families settling in various parts of the country and even emigrating to other parts of the world. One such individual was William Mox (1812-1886), a successful businessman and politician from London who served as a member of Parliament for several years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mox

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

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

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