2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Ximines
A Portuguese or Spanish surname derived from the given name Ximeno.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 151 Americans carry the last name Ximines. That puts it at #133,220 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,269,896 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ximines surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
151
1 in 2,269,896
Census rank
#133,220
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
132
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 132 bearers of the surname Ximines in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 133220th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ximines, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ximines
The surname Ximines has its origins in Spain and is believed to have originated during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Spanish region of Castile, which was a significant cultural and political center during the Middle Ages. The surname itself is a variant of Jiménez, which is derived from the given name Jimeno, a name of Visigothic origin. The Visigoths were a Germanic tribe that settled in the Iberian Peninsula, influencing its culture and language.
The name Jimeno is believed to have come from the Basque name Semeno, which means "Son of Simon." Over time, Jimeno evolved into Jiménez, and ultimately Ximines remained as a regional and phonetic variant. The Spanish language's shift and adaptation over the centuries account for the various spellings, including Ximénez and Ximenes, seen in historical documents.
One of the earliest references to the surname can be found in 12th-century Castilian records. Manuscripts from this period often exhibit variations of the surname, reflecting the orthographic inconsistencies of the time. Notably, the name appears in legal and land documents, indicating the presence of the Ximines family in regional governance and property ownership.
In 1492, Cardinal Francisco Ximénez de Cisneros was a notable figure bearing a variant of the name. He was born in 1436 and died in 1517, serving as a leading statesman and religious reformer during the Spanish Inquisition. His influence extended to both ecclesiastical and secular spheres, making him a pivotal character in Spanish history.
The surname also appears in literary references, such as the writings of Miguel de Cervantes. Another historical figure, Hernando Ximénez, is mentioned in records dating back to the early 16th century. He was a Conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico, playing a significant role in the Spanish expansion into the New World.
By the 17th century, the name had spread to various Spanish colonies in the Americas. Antonio Ximines, for instance, was recorded in the annals of colonial Peru in the early 1600s. His contributions to the exploration and administration of Spanish territories in the Americas highlight the reach and influence of the family name beyond the Iberian Peninsula.
In literary works, the name Ximines surfaces in the writings of Lope de Vega, a key figure in Spanish literature known for his prolific playwriting and poetry. One of his patrons, Don Rodrigo Ximines, born in 1570, was a nobleman who supported Vega's artistic endeavors. He was known for his patronage of the arts during Spain's Golden Age.
By exploring these historical trajectories and records, it becomes clear that the surname Ximines carries a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance. This diversity attests to the longstanding presence and impact of the Ximines family in regions far and wide, leaving a lasting imprint on history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ximines
Among Census respondents with the surname Ximines, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Ximines bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ximines surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American84.1% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 7
- Two or more races4.5% · 6
- White3.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ximines
Ximines appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#133,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+29 bearers (+28.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 24,014 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #133,220 | 132 | 0.04 | +29 bearers (+28.2%) | Up 24,014 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ximines surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #133,220 | 15.3% |
| Count | 103 | 132 | 28.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 47.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ximines bearers went from 103 to 132 (+28.2% change). The surname moved up 24,014 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #133,220.
FAQ
Ximines surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ximines?
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the surname Ximines. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,269,896 residents.
How common is Ximines?
Ximines ranks #133,220 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 132 people with the surname Ximines. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (151), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ximines.
Has Ximines become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ximines went from 103 recorded bearers to 132. That is an increase of 29 (+28.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #133,220.
What does the Census say about the background of Ximines?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ximines, the largest self-reported group is Black at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.3%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ximines in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.1% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ximines appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (84.1%), Hispanic (5.3%), Two or More Races (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ximines (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ximines mean?
A Portuguese or Spanish surname derived from the given name Ximeno. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ximines (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Ximines?
Want to know how common the surname Ximines is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.