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

Frix, 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 Frix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Frix in America

Frix is the 39212th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Frix surname appeared 561 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 Frix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Frix 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 Frix

The surname Frix has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "frix," which means "fresh" or "lively." The name was likely initially used as a nickname for someone with a lively or fresh personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Frix can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Germany, in the year 1567, where a certain Hans Frix is mentioned as a resident. The name also appears in various other German records from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its prevalence in regions such as Bavaria and Saxony.

In the 18th century, the name Frix started appearing in other parts of Europe as well. Records show that a family by the name of Frix settled in the Netherlands, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Frijx" or "Fryx." During this period, a notable figure named Pieter Frix (1700-1780) gained recognition as a skilled painter and engraver in Amsterdam.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged. In France, the name was sometimes written as "Frics" or "Frix," while in England, it appeared as "Frick" or "Frix." One prominent individual bearing this surname was the English philosopher and writer John Frix (1832-1905), known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Moving into the 19th century, the Frix surname found its way to other parts of the world through migration. One notable figure was the American businessman and industrialist John Frix (1854-1927), who established a successful manufacturing company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Another significant bearer of the Frix name was the German-born explorer and naturalist August Frix (1876-1949), who made valuable contributions to the study of flora and fauna in South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina.

It is worth noting that while the name Frix has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world and has been adopted by individuals of different nationalities and cultures, each adding their own unique chapter to the history of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Frix

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

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

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