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

Mex, 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 Mex surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mex in America

Mex is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mex surname appeared 139 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 Mex.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mex 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 Mex

The surname "MEX" is of Mexican origin, and it is believed to have originated during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "mexicano," which means "Mexican" or "from Mexico."

This surname is closely tied to the history and culture of Mexico, and it is likely that it was initially given to individuals who were born or resided in the region that is now known as Mexico. The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 16th century, when Spanish settlers and colonists began to arrive in the region.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "MEX" can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, which operated in Mexico from the late 16th century until the early 19th century. These records mention individuals with the surname "MEX" who were accused of various offenses against the Catholic Church.

Over the centuries, the surname "MEX" has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Juan Mex, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century. Another notable figure was Maria Mex, a Mexican artist and activist who was known for her vibrant paintings and her advocacy for indigenous rights.

In the late 19th century, the surname "MEX" also made an appearance in the literary world. Miguel Mex was a Mexican writer and poet who published several collections of poems and short stories that explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

The surname "MEX" has also been associated with various place names and locations in Mexico. For example, the town of San Mex in the state of Veracruz is named after a family with the surname "MEX" that lived in the area during the colonial period.

Throughout its history, the surname "MEX" has undergone various spelling variations, including "Mex," "Mexia," and "Mexia." However, the original spelling of "MEX" has remained the most commonly used form of the surname in Mexico and among Mexican communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mex

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

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

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