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

Attix, 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 Attix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Attix in America

Attix is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Attix surname appeared 144 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 Attix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Attix 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 Attix

The surname Attix has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ættec," which translates to "at the oak tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area known for its oak groves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Attok." This entry is thought to refer to a landowner or tenant in the county of Essex. The name's variations in spelling over the centuries include Attok, Attock, Attix, and Attyx, among others.

During the 13th century, records show an individual named William Attix residing in the village of Burnham, Essex. This provides evidence of the surname's continued presence in the region from which it likely originated.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir John Attix, a knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Hundred Years' War. He was born in 1315 and died in battle in 1347.

The 16th century saw the emergence of another prominent individual with the surname, Thomas Attix, who was a merchant and alderman in the city of London. He lived from 1520 to 1589 and was known for his involvement in the city's trade guilds.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family named Attix residing in the village of Brentwood, Essex. One member of this family, Robert Attix, was a influential landowner and served as a local magistrate. He was born in 1635 and died in 1712.

Another notable figure with the surname was Sir William Attix, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1775 and achieved the rank of admiral before his death in 1846.

While the surname Attix is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, with its roots firmly planted in the county of Essex. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made their mark in various fields, including military service, trade, and local governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Attix

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

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

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