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

Lennix, 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 Lennix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lennix in America

Lennix is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lennix surname appeared 119 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 Lennix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lennix 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 Lennix

The surname LENNIX is of English origin, and its roots can be traced back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have originated from the medieval English personal name Lenn, which was derived from the Old English word "lenn" meaning a pool or stream. The suffix "-ix" was later added, indicating a patronymic form, meaning "son of Lenn."

The earliest recorded instances of the name LENNIX can be found in Yorkshire, England, where it was first documented in the Subsidy Rolls of 1297. The name is also mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Buckinghamshire in 1332, suggesting that the LENNIX family had spread to other parts of the country by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Lennox, Lenox, and Lynox, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that era. One notable individual from this period was John Lennix, a landowner in Suffolk, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1367.

During the 16th century, the LENNIX name gained prominence with the rise of the Lennox family in Scotland. This clan traced their ancestry to the Earls of Lennox, whose territory was centered around the Loch Lomond area. The name Lennox is believed to be a variant of LENNIX, with the "x" being replaced by an "ox" ending.

In the 17th century, the LENNIX surname was further dispersed throughout England and Scotland. William Lennix, a merchant from Bristol, was recorded in the Chancery Proceedings of 1623. Another notable figure was Robert Lennix, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms during the 1640s.

The 18th century saw the LENNIX name spread to North America, with several immigrants from England and Scotland settling in the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of James Lennix, who arrived in Virginia in 1714.

In the 19th century, the LENNIX surname continued to be prominent in various parts of the world. Notable individuals include:

1. Sir John Lennix (1784-1868), a British naval officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Margaret Lennix (1819-1901), an Irish-born Australian novelist and poet.
3. William Lennix (1835-1903), a Canadian politician and businessman who served as the Mayor of Toronto.

As the 20th century dawned, the LENNIX name continued to be carried by various individuals, including:

1. Charles Lennix (1890-1977), an American painter and illustrator known for his portraits and landscapes.
2. Eliza Lennix (1915-2004), a British actress and dancer who performed in several West End productions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lennix

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

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

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