UK surname
A surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "cocc" meaning a small ridge, and "son" meaning son.
In the 1881 census there were 43 people recorded with the Coxson surname, ranking it #27,575 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 53, ranked #34,727, down from #27,575 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Stockport, Edinburgh and Edgbaston. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Coxson is 114 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 23.3%.
1881 census count
43
Ranked #27,575
Modern count
53
2016, ranked #34,727
Peak year
1891
114 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Coxson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Coxson surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 34 | #27,194 |
| 1861 | historical | 59 | #26,466 |
| 1881 | historical | 43 | #27,575 |
| 1891 | historical | 114 | #22,006 |
| 1901 | historical | 65 | #26,917 |
| 1911 | historical | 59 | #26,914 |
| 1997 | modern | 51 | #32,545 |
| 1998 | modern | 54 | #32,518 |
| 1999 | modern | 58 | #32,268 |
| 2000 | modern | 59 | #32,217 |
| 2001 | modern | 59 | #32,080 |
| 2002 | modern | 62 | #32,214 |
| 2003 | modern | 55 | #32,895 |
| 2004 | modern | 50 | #33,566 |
| 2005 | modern | 42 | #34,395 |
| 2006 | modern | 45 | #34,491 |
| 2007 | modern | 46 | #34,634 |
| 2008 | modern | 50 | #34,521 |
| 2009 | modern | 48 | #34,798 |
| 2010 | modern | 50 | #34,833 |
| 2011 | modern | 48 | #34,926 |
| 2012 | modern | 44 | #35,164 |
| 2013 | modern | 49 | #34,952 |
| 2014 | modern | 53 | #34,753 |
| 2015 | modern | 51 | #34,834 |
| 2016 | modern | 53 | #34,727 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Stockport, Edinburgh, Edgbaston, Manchester and Bath St Michael. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 2 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 3 | Edgbaston | Worcestershire |
| 4 | Manchester | Cheshire |
| 5 | Bath St Michael | Somerset |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Coxson surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Coxson, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Coxson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Coxson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Coxson is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Coxson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Coxson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname COXSON is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the Old English words "cocc" meaning a small hill or haycock, and "tun" meaning an enclosure or settlement. Together, these elements suggest that the name referred to someone who lived near a small hill or knoll.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Coxestone." This entry refers to a landowner named Radulfus de Coxestone, who held lands in Oxfordshire. The name's spelling evolved over time, with variations such as Cokeston, Coxston, and eventually Coxson emerging.
In the 13th century, records show a John de Coxstone being a landowner in Wiltshire. Other early references include a Richard de Coxstone appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279, and a Walter Coxson mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset in 1332.
The name's connection to specific locations can be traced to places like Coxstone in Wiltshire, Coxhoe in County Durham, and Coxley in Derbyshire. These place names likely contributed to the development of the surname in their respective regions.
Notable historical figures with the COXSON surname include Sir Thomas Coxson (1545-1628), a prominent merchant and member of the East India Company, and John Coxson (1592-1672), a Puritan minister and author who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s.
In the 18th century, William Coxson (1715-1789) was a respected physician and botanist who published several works on medicinal plants. Meanwhile, Sarah Coxson (1770-1842) gained recognition as a talented portrait painter, with her works being exhibited at the Royal Academy in London.
Another significant figure was Sir James Coxson (1825-1901), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Yorkshire. His legacy includes the founding of several schools and charitable institutions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Coxson surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Warwickshire leads with 18 Coxsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.02x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 18 | 17.02x |
| Midlothian | 7 | 12.46x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 1.21x |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 5.97x |
| Somerset | 3 | 4.45x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 1.41x |
| Surrey | 2 | 0.98x |
| Kent | 1 | 0.70x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 17 Coxsons recorded in 1881 and an index of 48.25x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 17 | 48.25x |
| Heaton Norris | 6 | 212.01x |
| South Leith | 6 | 94.94x |
| Yarborough | 4 | 10000.00x |
| Bath St Michael | 3 | 882.35x |
| Clapham | 2 | 38.17x |
| Uttoxeter | 2 | 277.78x |
| Aston | 1 | 3.44x |
| Edinburgh Tron Church | 1 | 384.62x |
| Minster In Sheppey | 1 | 42.19x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Coxson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Coxson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Coxson households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Brush Maker | 3 |
| Gun Maker | 3 |
| Press Worker | 2 |
| Agri Labourer | 1 |
| Baker | 1 |
| Brush Maker Wife | 1 |
| Cotton Operative | 1 |
| Cotton Spinner | 1 |
| Errand Boy | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| General Porter Newspaper Works | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Housewife | 1 |
| Journeyman Plumber | 1 |
| Lab At Iron Foundry | 1 |
| Lab Wife | 1 |
| Needle Worker | 1 |
| Serv | 1 |
| Shop Boy | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 43 people were recorded with the Coxson surname. That placed it at #27,575 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 53 in 2016. That gives Coxson a modern rank of #34,727.
A surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon words "cocc" meaning a small ridge, and "son" meaning son.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Coxson bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.