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

Rexes, 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 Rexes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rexes in America

Rexes is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rexes surname appeared 252 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 Rexes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rexes 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 Rexes

The surname REXES is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Rex," which means "king" or "ruler." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who held a position of authority or displayed regal qualities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname REXES can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, where a certain Johannes Rexes is listed as a merchant in the year 1587. Additionally, there are references to a family named REXES residing in the town of Mainz during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname REXES began appearing in various other regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. This suggests that the name had gained some popularity and that members of the REXES family had started to migrate and settle in different parts of the country.

During the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the surname REXES was Johann Friedrich Rexes (1720-1788), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects. Another prominent individual with this surname was Wilhelm Rexes (1764-1842), a German architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in the city of Berlin.

In the 19th century, the REXES surname continued to be found throughout Germany, with records indicating families living in various cities and towns. One noteworthy individual from this period was Carl Rexes (1827-1903), a German industrialist who founded a successful manufacturing company in the city of Essen.

As the 20th century approached, the REXES surname had spread beyond Germany, with families bearing this name settling in other parts of Europe and even in North America. One example is Heinrich Rexes (1892-1976), a German-American artist and sculptor who emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and became known for his intricate woodcarvings.

Throughout its history, the surname REXES has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergy, architects, industrialists, and artists. While the name may have originated as a nickname or descriptive term, it has become a well-established surname with a rich and diverse heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rexes

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

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

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