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

Silcox, 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 Silcox surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Silcox in America

Silcox is the 10050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Silcox surname appeared 3,205 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Silcox.

We can also compare 2010 data for Silcox 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 Silcox

The surname SILCOX is of English origin, derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated in the village of Silcox, located in the county of Somerset, England, during the medieval period.

The name Silcox is thought to be derived from the Old English words "syl" meaning "willow" and "cocc" meaning "hill" or "ridge." This suggests that the name likely referred to a location where willows grew on a hill or ridge, indicating the topographical features of the area where the surname originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SILCOX can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1327, which mention a John de Sylcox. This historical document provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the Somerset region in the 14th century.

In the late 16th century, the SILCOX name appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Brewham, Somerset. Thomas Silcox (1580-1649) was a notable figure from this time period, serving as the rector of the church from 1622 until his death.

During the 17th century, the SILCOX surname gained recognition through the exploits of Captain John Silcox (1623-1698), an English naval officer who served under Admiral Robert Blake during the Anglo-Dutch Wars. His bravery and leadership were celebrated, and he is remembered as a significant figure in the history of the British Navy.

Another prominent individual with the SILCOX surname was Sir John Silcox (1724-1802), a British politician and landowner. He served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset and was renowned for his advocacy of agricultural reforms and his philanthropic efforts in the local community.

The 18th century also saw the emergence of the Reverend William Silcox (1747-1823), an English clergyman and author. He was known for his scholarly works on theology and his contributions to the Anglican Church.

Throughout the 19th century, the SILCOX name continued to appear in various historical records, including census data and parish registers across England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, reflecting the surname's enduring presence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Silcox

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

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

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