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

Rexach, 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 Rexach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rexach in America

Rexach is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rexach surname appeared 418 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 Rexach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rexach 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 Rexach

The surname REXACH originates from the Catalonia region of Spain, where it first emerged in the 11th century. It is derived from the old Catalan word "rexach," which means "torrent" or "mountain stream." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a torrent or mountain stream.

In the early 13th century, the name REXACH appeared in several medieval Catalan records and manuscripts. One of the earliest known references was a document from 1214, which mentioned a certain "Pere Rexach" as a landowner in the village of Calonge.

The earliest recorded spelling variation of the name was "Rexac," which was found in a census record from the town of Figueres in 1265. This alternate spelling likely reflects the regional dialects and accents of different areas within Catalonia.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the REXACH surname began to spread beyond Catalonia to other parts of Spain and the Mediterranean region. One notable individual from this period was Joan Rexach, a merchant from Barcelona who was involved in trading with Italian cities like Venice and Genoa in the late 1400s.

In the 16th century, the name REXACH appeared in several administrative and legal documents in the Kingdom of Valencia. A particularly prominent figure was Jaume Rexach (1518-1592), a lawyer and judge who served in the Royal Audience of Valencia.

As the centuries progressed, the REXACH surname continued to be associated with various notable individuals. In the 18th century, there was Josep Rexach (1728-1793), a Catalan writer and philosopher who was influential in the Enlightenment movement. Another notable bearer of the name was Ramon Rexach (1853-1921), a politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Barcelona in the late 19th century.

Throughout its history, the REXACH surname has maintained a strong presence in Catalonia and other parts of Spain. Its origins can be traced back to the 11th century, and it has been carried by a diverse range of individuals, from landowners and merchants to lawyers, writers, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rexach

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

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

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