2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Rixe
A locational surname referring to someone from Rixheim in Alsace, France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Rixe. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rixe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Rixe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rixe, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rixe
The surname RIXE has its origins in northern Germany, arising in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old German word "rix", meaning ruler or king. The name likely referred to someone who held a position of authority or power in their local community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RIXE can be found in the Bremische Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the region of Bremen, dating back to 1198. The name is spelled "Rixe" in this document, suggesting this was an early spelling variation.
In the 13th century, the RIXE name began to spread across northern Germany and into the Netherlands. Records from this time show the name appearing in various forms, such as "Rixe", "Rixen", and "Rycke". This diversity in spelling was common before standardized spelling conventions emerged.
A notable figure bearing the RIXE name was Hans Rixe, a merchant and alderman in the city of Lübeck during the 15th century. He was born around 1420 and played a prominent role in the city's trade and governance.
Another historical figure was Gerd Rixe, a German military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was born in 1592 and served under the command of Count Tilly, a famous military leader of the time.
In the 16th century, the name RIXE appeared in the town of Rixdorf, which is now part of Berlin. This place name is believed to have derived from the surname RIXE, suggesting the presence of a prominent family or individual with this name in the area.
During the 17th century, Johannes Rixe, a German theologian and author, gained recognition for his work on church history. He was born in 1628 and published several influential texts on religious matters.
Another notable figure was Carl Rixe, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1785 to 1856. He was known for his landscape paintings and etchings, which captured the beauty of the German countryside.
Throughout its history, the surname RIXE has maintained a strong presence in northern Germany and the Netherlands, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring over time. While not a widely distributed name globally, it remains an important part of the cultural heritage of these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rixe
Among Census respondents with the surname Rixe, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Rixe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Rixe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 7
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rixe
Rixe appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+8 bearers (+7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,507 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.9%) | Up 9,507 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Rixe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #150,205 | 6.0% |
| Count | 101 | 109 | 7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 21.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rixe bearers went from 101 to 109 (+7.9% change). The surname moved up 9,507 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #150,205.
FAQ
Rixe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rixe?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Rixe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Rixe?
Rixe ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Rixe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Rixe.
Has Rixe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rixe went from 101 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 8 (+7.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Rixe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rixe, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Rixe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rixe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (6.4%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Rixe (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Rixe mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from Rixheim in Alsace, France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Rixe (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Rixe?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.