Explore the Family Name Alexy
The meaning of Alexy
German, Slovak, and Czech: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Alexius (see Alexis). Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Alexy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Alexy has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 52,077 and then fell slightly to 53,667 in 2010, marking a 3.05% drop in rank. Despite this decrease in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname Alexy increased by 2.67% from 375 in 2000 to 385 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Alexy per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #53,667 | -3.05% |
| Count | 375 | 385 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alexy
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a mostly White demographic associated with the surname Alexy. In 2000, approximately 96.53% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.03% by 2010. The decade also saw the emergence of new ethnic identities tied to the Alexy surname, including Hispanic at 2.34% and Black at 2.08%. There were no recorded instances of the Alexy surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in both years. Data for those identifying with two or more races was present in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.53% | 94.03% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |