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

Enix, 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 Enix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enix in America

Enix is the 36788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enix surname appeared 607 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 Enix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enix 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 Enix

The surname ENIX originates from England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "enixa," meaning "to bear" or "to bring forth." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked in a profession related to childbirth or midwifery.

Early records show variations of the spelling, such as "Ennix" and "Enyx," which were common in the county of Worcestershire. The name is also found in some parish records from the late 1500s in the nearby counties of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was John Enix, a landowner from the village of Bretforton, Worcestershire, who was mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524. Another notable early bearer of the name was William Enix, a merchant from Bristol, whose name appears in the Port Books of 1567.

In the 17th century, the surname spread to other parts of England, including London and the surrounding areas. A prominent figure during this time was Richard Enix, a successful merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, who was born in 1621 and died in 1692.

The name also found its way into literary works, such as the play "The Alchemist" by Ben Jonson, which features a character named Ananias Enix, a delusional believer in alchemy and the occult.

Other notable individuals with the surname ENIX throughout history include:

1. Thomas Enix (1712-1789), a renowned clockmaker from Warwickshire.
2. Mary Enix (1756-1832), a philanthropist and social reformer from Yorkshire.
3. Samuel Enix (1802-1871), a prominent architect who designed several churches in London.
4. Elizabeth Enix (1828-1901), a celebrated author and poet from Gloucestershire.
5. George Enix (1864-1932), a pioneering aviator and one of the first people to fly a powered aircraft in Britain.

While the surname ENIX is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of English history and culture, reflecting the diverse origins and occupations of those who bore this name in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enix

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

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

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