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

Vix, 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 Vix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vix in America

Vix is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vix surname appeared 251 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 Vix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vix 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 Vix

The surname VIX is believed to have originated from the French region of Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "vix," meaning "lively" or "spirited," potentially referring to someone with an energetic or vivacious personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VIX can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Radulfus Vix, suggesting the presence of the name in Normandy during that time period.

In the 12th century, there are records of a prominent Norman family bearing the surname VIX, who held lands near the town of Caen. A notable member of this family was Robert VIX, who served as a knight and participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I (the Lionheart) in the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the surname VIX began to spread beyond Normandy and into other regions of France, as well as parts of England and Scotland. One notable figure from this era was Jehan VIX, a French poet and troubadour who wrote several works celebrating the exploits of the French nobility.

In the 14th century, the surname VIX can be found in various records and manuscripts from across Europe. One notable individual was Guillaume VIX, a renowned physician and scholar who studied at the University of Paris and authored several influential treatises on medicine and philosophy.

As the centuries progressed, the surname VIX continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. In the 16th century, for instance, there was a French explorer named Jacques VIX, who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the Americas and helped map parts of the St. Lawrence River.

Other notable individuals with the surname VIX include Marie-Antoinette VIX (1755-1793), a French noblewoman and courtier at the court of King Louis XVI; Sir William VIX (1782-1857), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars; and Alexandre VIX (1892-1966), a French artist and painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraiture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vix

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

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

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