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

Exe, 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 Exe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Exe in America

Exe is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Exe surname appeared 132 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 Exe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Exe 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 Exe

The surname EXE has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "ex," which referred to a small stream or watercourse. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near a small stream or river.

One of the earliest known mentions of the surname EXE can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. The entry records a landowner named Robertus de Exe in the county of Devon.

In the 13th century, records show a William de Exe who was a merchant and landowner in the town of Exeter, which was formerly known as "Exe Cester," derived from the River Exe that flows through the area. This suggests that the surname may have been associated with people from or living near the River Exe.

The surname EXE has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Exebridge in Somerset, Exeborough in Devon, and Exmouth in Devon, all of which are named after or derived from the River Exe.

Notable individuals with the surname EXE throughout history include:

1. Sir William Exe (1460-1535), an English landowner and member of the gentry in Somerset during the Tudor period.
2. John Exe (1572-1630), an English clergyman and academic who served as Rector of St. Alban's Church in Oxford.
3. Elizabeth Exe (1630-1698), an English author and poet who wrote religious works and was renowned for her intricate embroidery.
4. Thomas Exe (1785-1862), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became an administrator in the British East India Company.
5. Gertrude Exe (1876-1952), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's rights and was involved in the suffrage movement in the early 20th century.

While the surname EXE has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and is now found in various countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Exe

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

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

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