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

Elix, 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 Elix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elix in America

Elix is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elix surname appeared 145 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 Elix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elix 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 Elix

The surname "ELIX" is believed to have its origins in the Scandinavian countries, specifically Norway and Sweden. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th to 13th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "elix," which means "elk" or "moose."

In ancient Scandinavian cultures, names often had close connections to nature, animals, and the environment. The elk was a significant and revered animal, symbolizing strength, endurance, and resilience. It is possible that the surname "ELIX" was initially given to individuals who possessed these qualities or had a strong association with the elk.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ELIX" can be found in the Norwegian Diplomatic Codex, a collection of medieval documents from the 13th century. Here, the name appears in reference to a landowner named Elix Thorvaldsson, who held properties in the Trondheim region of Norway around 1250.

In Sweden, the surname "ELIX" can be traced back to the 14th century, with mentions of a merchant named Elix Andersson operating in the city of Visby on the island of Gotland. Visby was a prominent trading center during the Hanseatic League, and it is possible that the name "ELIX" gained recognition through commerce and trade.

As the name spread across Scandinavia, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Elix," "Ellix," and "Eliksen." These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Notable individuals who bore the surname "ELIX" throughout history include:

1. Elix Bergström (1590-1652), a Swedish Lutheran clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Linköping.
2. Elix Olsson (1730-1805), a Norwegian explorer and cartographer known for his expeditions in the Arctic regions.
3. Elix Andersson (1845-1920), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament).
4. Elix Johansson (1875-1948), a Norwegian painter and artist renowned for his landscape and rural scenes.
5. Elix Nylund (1901-1987), a Finnish architect and urban planner who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Helsinki.

While the surname "ELIX" has its roots in Scandinavia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its connection to the elk and the ancient Scandinavian traditions remains a significant part of its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elix

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

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

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