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

Wilcoxson, 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 Wilcoxson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wilcoxson in America

Wilcoxson is the 13259th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wilcoxson surname appeared 2,302 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 Wilcoxson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wilcoxson 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 Wilcoxson

The surname WILCOXSON is of English origin, emerging in the Middle Ages around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Lincolnshire, derived from the Old English words "wil" meaning "spring" or "stream," and "cocs" referring to a personal name, likely relating to a specific individual or family residing near a waterway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname WILCOXSON can be traced back to the village of Wilcox in Lincolnshire, where it was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1273. This document was a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I, listing landowners and their holdings across various counties.

In the 14th century, variations of the surname such as "Wilcokson" and "Wilcoxsone" appeared in various medieval records, including the Subsidy Rolls of 1334 for Lincolnshire. These rolls were tax records that documented individuals responsible for contributing funds to the Crown.

Notably, the surname WILCOXSON was present in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early mention suggests that the name had already established itself in England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname WILCOXSON was Robert Wilcoxson, born in 1412 in the village of Wilcox, Lincolnshire. He was a prominent landowner and farmer who played a significant role in the local community.

Another notable figure was Sir John Wilcoxson (1548-1623), a member of the English gentry and a respected magistrate in Lincolnshire. He was known for his influential role in local governance and his contributions to the region's judicial system.

In the 18th century, William Wilcoxson (1717-1792) gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder, responsible for the construction of several notable structures in the city of Lincoln, including the Lincoln Cathedral Library.

The WILCOXSON surname has also been associated with various place names across England, such as Wilcox Green in Cambridgeshire and Wilcox Manor in Gloucestershire, further reinforcing its historical roots in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the WILCOXSON name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, craftsmen, clergymen, and professionals, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wilcoxson

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

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

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