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

Wix, 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 Wix surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wix in America

Wix is the 15194th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wix surname appeared 1,939 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 Wix.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wix 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 Wix

The surname Wix has its origins in England, tracing back to the 11th century and the Norman Conquest. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "wic," meaning a dwelling or a village, and was likely used as a locational surname to identify someone from a particular village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wix can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Wice" and "Wice," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and orthography common during that time.

The village of Wix in Essex, England, is considered to be the place of origin for many individuals bearing this surname. The name is also associated with other locations, such as Wix in Hertfordshire and Wix in Norfolk, suggesting that the surname may have arisen independently in different regions.

One notable figure in history with the surname Wix was Sir Thomas Wix (c. 1535-1599), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Essex during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent individual was Sir William Wix (1567-1636), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who was instrumental in establishing the Wix Charity School in Boston, Lincolnshire.

In the literary world, William Wix (1768-1846) was an English clergyman and writer who published several works on religious topics, including "A Series of Lectures on the Apostles' Creed" and "The Scripture Doctrine of the Proper Divinity of Our Blessed Saviour Defended."

Henrietta Wix (1815-1891) was a notable English artist and author, known for her illustrations in books such as "Flower Fables" by Louisa May Alcott. She also wrote and illustrated her own works, including "Bible Stories for Children" and "Grandmamma's Nursery Stories."

Another individual of note was Sir Samuel Wix (1822-1886), a British engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early cable communication systems. He was knighted for his work in laying the first successful transatlantic cable in 1858.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Wix has a rich history spanning centuries and can be found in various regions of England, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wix

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

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

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