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

Essix, 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 Essix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Essix in America

Essix is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Essix surname appeared 229 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 Essix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Essix 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 Essix

The surname "ESSIX" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Essex. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the place name "Essex," which comes from the Old English words "East" and "Seaxe," meaning "the East Saxons."

The name "Essex" first appeared in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in 527 AD, referring to the territory of the East Saxon people. This group had migrated to the region from continental Europe during the 5th and 6th centuries. The earliest recorded spelling of the surname "ESSIX" was found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was listed as "Essexe."

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir John Essix, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War. Another notable figure was William Essix, a wealthy merchant who lived in London during the 16th century and was involved in the city's thriving textile trade.

In the 17th century, the name "ESSIX" was closely associated with the town of Saffron Walden in Essex. Several members of the Essix family were prominent landowners and civic leaders in the area during this time. One such individual was Thomas Essix (1620-1693), who served as the town's mayor and was also a successful wool merchant.

Moving into the 18th century, the name "ESSIX" spread beyond the borders of Essex as people migrated to other parts of England and eventually to the American colonies. One notable bearer of the name was Samuel Essix (1735-1817), a British soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Canada.

Another famous individual with the surname "ESSIX" was the English author and poet, Mary Essix (1788-1859). She was born in the village of Great Dunmow in Essex and is best known for her romantic novels and poetry collections that celebrated the rural life and landscapes of her home county.

Throughout its history, the surname "ESSIX" has maintained a strong connection to its origins in the county of Essex. While the name may have evolved and spread to other regions over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the East Saxon people who inhabited the area during the early medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Essix

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

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

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