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

Six, 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 Six surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Six in America

Six is the 9311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Six surname appeared 3,497 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Six.

We can also compare 2010 data for Six 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 Six

The surname SIX originated in England during the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "siex" or "six", which was a numerical term used to describe the sixth son in a family. This naming convention was common practice among Anglo-Saxons, who often assigned descriptive surnames based on an individual's birth order, physical characteristics, or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIX surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Siex". This comprehensive survey of land ownership in England, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that era.

The SIX surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire, where several families bearing this name have been documented. One notable example is John SIX, a landowner from Berkshire who is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1197.

During the 13th century, the surname SIX underwent various spelling variations, such as "Syxe", "Sixe", and "Sixis". These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of written records at the time.

As the SIX surname spread across England, it became associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was William SIX, a prominent merchant from London who lived in the late 14th century. His trading activities and wealth contributed to the recognition of the SIX name in urban centers.

Another notable bearer of the SIX surname was Sir John SIX (1538-1611), a member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of London. His political influence and civic leadership helped establish the SIX family as a respected lineage in the city.

In the 16th century, the SIX surname also gained prominence in the county of Norfolk. One notable figure from this region was Thomas SIX (1568-1634), a successful landowner and farmer who played a significant role in the local community.

Over the centuries, the SIX surname has been closely associated with various place names in England, such as Six Acres in Oxfordshire and Six Mile Bottom in Cambridgeshire. These place names reflect the historical presence and influence of families bearing the SIX surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Six

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

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

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