2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bixenmann
A German surname potentially derived from a place name or occupation related to hunting or forestry.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Bixenmann. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bixenmann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Bixenmann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bixenmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bixenmann
The surname BIXENMANN is of German origin, originating in the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of present-day Germany, particularly in the state of Bavaria. The name is likely derived from a combination of the German words "bix" and "mann," with "bix" referring to a type of pickaxe or mattock, and "mann" meaning man.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BIXENMANN name can be found in the historical records of the town of Augsburg, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family with the surname BIXENMANN who were involved in mining and quarrying activities in the region.
In the 17th century, the BIXENMANN name appeared in various church records and parish registers across southern Germany, particularly in the areas around Nuremberg and Munich. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions during this time period.
One notable figure bearing the BIXENMANN surname was Johann Bixenmann (1615-1687), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Heidelberg. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential in his time.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Karl Bixenmann (1792-1864), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the rebuilding and redesign of several German cities after the Napoleonic Wars.
In the 19th century, the BIXENMANN name can be found in various historical documents and records, including the works of renowned German authors and poets. One such example is the mention of a character named Bixenmann in the novel "Der Zauberer von Rom" by Friedrich Wilhelm Gotter (1746-1797).
Other notable individuals with the BIXENMANN surname include Hermine Bixenmann (1868-1932), a German painter and sculptor known for her works depicting rural life and landscapes, and Max Bixenmann (1879-1953), a German engineer and inventor who held several patents for innovative mechanical devices.
Throughout its history, the BIXENMANN surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern states. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the late 16th century and the mining and quarrying industries of that era.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bixenmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Bixenmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bixenmann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bixenmann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bixenmann
Bixenmann appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,540 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 1,540 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bixenmann surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #150,935 | -1.0% |
| Count | 110 | 108 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bixenmann bearers went from 110 to 108 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 1,540 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #150,935.
FAQ
Bixenmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bixenmann?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Bixenmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Bixenmann?
Bixenmann ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Bixenmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bixenmann.
Has Bixenmann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bixenmann went from 110 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Bixenmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bixenmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bixenmann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bixenmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Hispanic (2.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bixenmann (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bixenmann mean?
A German surname potentially derived from a place name or occupation related to hunting or forestry. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bixenmann (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Bixenmann?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.