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

Syx, 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 Syx surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Syx in America

Syx is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Syx surname appeared 287 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 Syx.

We can also compare 2010 data for Syx 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 Syx

The surname SYX has its origins in the Isle of Man, a small island located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th century during the Norse occupation of the island. The name is derived from the Old Norse word "syx," which means "six" or "sixth."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SYX can be found in the Manx Psalter, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. The document mentions a certain "Syx Makswane," who was likely a local chieftain or landowner. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time.

During the 13th century, the name SYX appeared in several land records and charters from the Isle of Man. One notable example is the "Syx of Tynwald," who was a member of the island's ancient parliamentary assembly known as the Tynwald Court.

In the 14th century, the name SYX spread to Scotland, where it is believed to have been introduced by Manx settlers or traders. A certain "Symon Syx" was mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1367, indicating the presence of the name in the region during that period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname SYX was John Syx, who was born in the Isle of Man in the late 15th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his name can be found in various documents and records from the time.

During the 16th century, the SYX surname gained prominence in England, particularly in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. Notable individuals from this period include:

1. William Syx (c. 1520 - 1587), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from York.
2. Elizabeth Syx (1542 - 1612), an English noblewoman and heiress from Lancashire.

In the 17th century, several members of the SYX family played significant roles in the English Civil War. One such individual was Captain Robert Syx (1610 - 1678), a Royalist officer who fought for the King's cause during the conflict.

The 18th century saw the SYX surname spread further across the British Isles and beyond. Two notable figures from this period were:

1. Sir Thomas Syx (1725 - 1801), a British naval officer and explorer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War.
2. Anne Syx (1740 - 1812), an Irish poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the SYX surname continued to be found in various parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in colonies and territories of the British Empire. One prominent individual from this era was Sir Henry Syx (1845 - 1923), a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Hong Kong from 1901 to 1907.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Syx

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

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

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