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

Sexe, 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 Sexe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sexe in America

Sexe is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sexe surname appeared 157 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 Sexe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sexe 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 Sexe

The surname SEXE has its origins in medieval France, emerging during the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "seke," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have been initially borne by families residing near such water sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SEXE surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when a certain Jehan de la Seke was mentioned in the records of Normandy in 1249. The use of the preposition "de" before the name indicates its geographic connotation, further solidifying its connection to a particular locality.

In England, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Seke, Sekeye, and Seckye, during the medieval period. One notable bearer was Sir John Seckye, a prominent knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century.

The SEXE surname also found its way into historical records in Scotland, with a certain William de Seck being mentioned in the Ragman Rolls of 1296. This document recorded the names of Scottish noblemen who swore fealty to King Edward I of England.

As the centuries progressed, variations of the SEXE name emerged, reflecting regional pronunciations and spelling conventions. In France, notable figures included Pierre Sexe, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century (1520-1585).

Another notable bearer of the SEXE surname was Jan Seks, a Dutch painter and engraver who flourished in the 17th century (1625-1700). His works, primarily depicting landscapes and rural scenes, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Sexe (1730-1798) was a French architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the design of several prominent buildings and public spaces in Paris.

The SEXE name also found its way to the New World, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in colonial America. One such individual was Samuel Sexe, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Massachusetts during the late 17th century (1655-1723).

Throughout its history, the SEXE surname has been associated with various occupations and social classes, ranging from nobility and clergy to artisans and tradespeople. Its enduring presence across multiple regions and time periods serves as a testament to its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sexe

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

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

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