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

Amyx, 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 Amyx surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amyx in America

Amyx is the 28998th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amyx surname appeared 819 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 Amyx.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amyx 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 Amyx

The surname Amyx is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "amesure," meaning "measurement" or "moderation." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked in professions involving measurement or surveying.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historical record, the name appears as "Amis," likely a variation of the modern spelling.

As the name spread across Europe, various spellings emerged, including Amyce, Amys, and Ameyce. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal interpretations. Additionally, the name may have been linked to certain place names, such as the village of Amis in Normandy or the town of Amyce in Picardy.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Amyx include:

1. William Amyx (1490-1560), a prominent merchant and landowner in Canterbury, England, during the Tudor period.
2. Eloise Amyx (1707-1782), a French poet and playwright known for her satirical works critiquing the aristocracy.
3. Javier Amyx (1823-1901), a Spanish explorer and naturalist who documented the flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest.
4. Adeline Amyx (1867-1945), an American suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.
5. Matthias Amyx (1910-1998), a German-born sculptor whose works are displayed in various museums across Europe.

As the Amyx name spread across different regions and cultures, it often underwent subtle variations and adaptations. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient lands of Normandy, where it first emerged as a marker of occupation or social standing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amyx

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

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

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