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

Noxon, 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 Noxon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noxon in America

Noxon is the 44808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noxon surname appeared 479 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 Noxon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noxon 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 Noxon

The surname Noxon is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "nox," meaning night or darkness, indicating that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked at night or lived in a particularly dark area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noxon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth across England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Noxun, which is likely an earlier spelling variation of the modern surname.

During the 13th century, the name Noxon began to appear more frequently in various historical records and documents. One notable example is William Noxon, born in 1265 in the village of Noxonbury, located in the county of Derbyshire. Noxonbury itself is believed to have been named after an early settler bearing the Noxon surname.

In the 16th century, the Noxon family established a presence in the county of Oxfordshire. John Noxon, born in 1543, was a prominent landowner and farmer in the village of Noxon Green, which likely derived its name from the Noxon family's longstanding presence in the area.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the Noxon surname have made notable contributions in various fields. One such figure was Sir Richard Noxon (1612-1678), a renowned military commander who served in the English Civil War and played a pivotal role in several battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Another notable Noxon was Mary Noxon (1737-1814), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in London and authored several influential texts on teaching methods and curriculum development.

In the realm of literature, Thomas Noxon (1815-1891) was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition. His most famous work, "The Seasons of the Soul," remains a cherished classic in English literature.

The Noxon surname has also been associated with various place names across England, such as Noxon Hill in Warwickshire, Noxon Manor in Kent, and Noxon Grange in Yorkshire, further solidifying the family's deep-rooted presence and influence in the region.

While the Noxon surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its rich history and the accomplishments of its bearers have left an indelible mark on the cultural and societal fabric of England over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noxon

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

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

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