Explore the Family Name Ax
The meaning of Ax
1. German: variant of Axt. 2. Swedish: soldier’s name, apparently from ax ‘ear (i.e. the part of a cereal plant which contains its flowers or seeds)’. 3. Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name, from aax ‘wart’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Eberhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ax in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ax has experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ax was ranked 53,782nd and this dropped to 61,745th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 14.81%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing the surname decreased from 360 in 2000 to 325 in 2010, marking a reduction of 9.72%. The proportion of the population with the Ax surname per 100,000 fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #61,745 | -14.81% |
| Count | 360 | 325 | -9.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ax
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of people with the Ax surname identified as White, though the proportion decreased slightly from 95% in 2000 to 92% in 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Ax surname holders saw a significant increase of 55.04%, rising from 2.78% in 2000 to 4.31% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 92% | -3.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 4.31% | 55.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |