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

Eneix, 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 Eneix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eneix in America

Eneix is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eneix surname appeared 248 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 Eneix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eneix 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 Eneix

The surname "ENEIX" is believed to have originated in the Catalonia region of Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Catalan word "ena," which means "oak tree," combined with the suffix "-ix," indicating a place of origin. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location associated with oak trees or oak forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ENEIX" can be found in a medieval document from the 13th century, which mentions a landowner named Bernat Eneix in the town of Tortosa, located in the province of Tarragona. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and its connection to the Catalonia region during that time period.

Another historical reference to the name "ENEIX" can be found in the archives of the town of Reus, located in the province of Tarragona, where a family with the surname Eneix is mentioned in records from the 16th century. These records indicate that the family owned land and properties in the area, suggesting their roots were well-established in the region.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname "ENEIX" was Francesc Eneix, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Vilafranca del Penedès, located in the province of Barcelona. Francesc Eneix is recorded as having played a significant role in the economic and social affairs of the town during his lifetime.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there is mention of Josep Eneix, a renowned architect from the city of Barcelona. Josep Eneix was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria del Pi and the Palace of the Marquis of Llió. His contributions to the architectural landscape of Barcelona have left a lasting legacy.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname "ENEIX" was Eulàlia Eneix (1830-1906), a celebrated Catalan poet and writer. Eulàlia Eneix was known for her works that celebrated Catalan culture and language, and she played a significant role in the Catalan literary renaissance of the late 19th century.

These examples highlight the historical presence of the surname "ENEIX" in the Catalonia region of Spain, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various professions and backgrounds. While the name may have evolved and spread to other regions over time, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era and the Catalan-speaking areas of northeastern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eneix

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

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

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