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

Foix, 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 Foix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Foix in America

Foix is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Foix surname appeared 168 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 Foix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Foix 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 Foix

The surname Foix originated in the French region of Foix, situated in the department of Ariège in the Occitanie region of southwestern France. The name derives from the Latin word "Fuxum," which means "beech tree," referring to the abundance of beech trees in the area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Foix can be traced back to the 11th century, when the County of Foix was established as a feudal territory. The counts of Foix were influential rulers in the region, and their name became associated with the locality.

One of the most notable figures bearing the surname Foix was Gaston III (1331-1391), Count of Foix and co-prince of Andorra. He played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War, initially allying with the English but later switching sides to support the French.

Another significant historical figure was Pierre de Foix (1386-1464), a French cardinal and diplomat. He was instrumental in the resolution of the Western Schism, a period of ecclesiastical turmoil during which multiple claimants vied for the papacy.

In the realm of literature, the name Foix appeared in the works of William Shakespeare. In his play "Henry V," the character of the Duke of Exeter is referred to as "the great Foix" in recognition of his military prowess.

The surname Foix also gained prominence in the 16th century when Germaine de Foix (1488-1536), a member of the influential Foix family, married Ferdinand II of Aragon, becoming the Queen of Aragon and Naples.

Lastly, François Phébus de Foix (1483-1515), Count of Foix and King of Navarre, was a notable figure during the Renaissance period. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his love for hunting, which earned him the nickname "Phoebus" (meaning "sun god" in Greek mythology).

While the surname Foix originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Spain, where it is sometimes spelled as "Foix" or "Foyx." However, the historical roots of this name remain firmly rooted in the French region of Foix, where it has been a part of the local heritage for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Foix

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

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

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