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

Moxam, 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 Moxam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Moxam in America

Moxam is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Moxam surname appeared 155 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 Moxam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Moxam 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 Moxam

The surname Moxam originates from England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "moxa" meaning a moor or bog, and "ham" meaning a homestead or village. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a marshy or boggy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Moxam can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, where a Thomas de Moxham is mentioned. These rolls were administrative records kept by the English Exchequer, documenting tax payments and other financial transactions.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various spellings such as Moxham, Moxsam, and Moxxam in records from Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

The Moxam surname is also associated with several place names in Yorkshire, such as Moxham Grange and Moxham Carr, further reinforcing its locational origins. These place names likely referred to areas near marshes or bogs, reflecting the name's etymology.

One notable figure bearing the Moxam surname was Sir John Moxam (c. 1510-1588), a prominent English soldier and landowner during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served in various military campaigns and was knighted for his services.

Another historical figure was Richard Moxam (1602-1675), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Ingoldsby in Lincolnshire. He published several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

In the 18th century, Thomas Moxam (1730-1799) was a renowned English clockmaker who established a successful business in London. His clocks were highly regarded for their quality and precision.

The Moxam surname also has ties to the textile industry in Yorkshire. William Moxam (1792-1857) was a successful wool merchant and industrialist who owned several mills in the region.

In the 19th century, John Moxam (1820-1889) was a prominent English architect who designed numerous churches, schools, and public buildings in Yorkshire and surrounding areas, leaving a lasting impact on the region's architectural landscape.

While the Moxam surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back several centuries, with connections to various professions and notable individuals who have contributed to the cultural and economic fabric of the nation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Moxam

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

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

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