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

Ix, 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 Ix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ix in America

Ix is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ix surname appeared 177 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 Ix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ix 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 Ix

The surname IX is of German origin and can be traced back to the 15th century in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "Iche" or "Eiche," meaning "oak tree." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area known for its abundance of oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the IX surname can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a historical record published in 1493. The entry refers to a certain Johann IX, a merchant from the city of Augsburg who lived in the latter half of the 15th century. Unfortunately, no further details about his life or significance are provided.

In the 16th century, the IX surname appeared in various town records and church registers across southern Germany. Notable bearers from this period include Hans IX (1520-1587), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Maria IX (1542-1612), a respected herbalist and healer from the village of Oberammergau.

The IX surname also has a connection to the town of Icking, located near Munich. It is speculated that the town's name, which dates back to the 12th century, may have been derived from the same Old German word as the surname, reflecting the presence of oak trees in the area.

In the 17th century, the IX surname gained prominence through the work of Johann Adam IX (1628-1698), a Lutheran theologian and author from Nuremberg. His most notable work, "Commentarii in Epistolas Paulinas," was widely studied and praised by scholars of the time.

Another significant figure bearing the IX surname was Friedrich IX (1742-1815), a Prussian military officer who served under Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War. He was known for his bravery and strategic leadership, and his actions played a crucial role in several important battles.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the IX surname continued to be present across various regions of Germany, with notable individuals such as Johann Friedrich IX (1768-1834), a renowned composer and organist from Leipzig, and Anna Maria IX (1812-1887), a celebrated folk artist and weaver from the Black Forest region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ix

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

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

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