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

Vixama, 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 Vixama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vixama in America

Vixama is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vixama surname appeared 198 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 Vixama.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vixama 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 Vixama

The surname VIXAMA has its origins in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and the Pyrenees Mountains. It is believed to have emerged during the 11th or 12th century, derived from the Basque language. The name may have roots in the words "vix" and "ama," which could potentially translate to "mountain mother" or something similar, reflecting the rugged terrain of the area where the name first arose.

One of the earliest documented instances of the VIXAMA surname appears in a medieval manuscript from the late 13th century, which records a land dispute involving a family with this name in the region of Navarre. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the area by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Inigo VIXAMA was a prominent member of the local nobility in the Basque town of Azpeitia. Historical records indicate that he played a role in mediating disputes between neighboring villages and overseeing the administration of the region.

During the 16th century, as the Spanish Empire expanded, some individuals bearing the VIXAMA surname participated in the colonization efforts in the Americas. One such individual was Pedro VIXAMA, born in 1523, who accompanied an expedition to the Caribbean and later settled in what is now Venezuela.

Another notable figure with this surname was María VIXAMA, a renowned author and poet from the Basque region who lived in the late 17th century. Her work, which focused on themes of nature and rural life, was widely celebrated during her lifetime and helped preserve elements of Basque culture and literature.

In the 19th century, a wealthy merchant named Tomás VIXAMA, born in 1812, established a successful trading company in the port city of Bilbao. His business dealings extended across Europe and the Americas, and he was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local schools and hospitals.

Throughout its history, the VIXAMA surname has maintained strong ties to the Basque region and its cultural heritage, despite some instances of individuals migrating to other parts of Spain or the Americas. While not a particularly widespread name, it has persisted for centuries and continues to be associated with its origins in the rugged landscapes of northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vixama

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

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

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