Explore the Family Name Axe
The meaning of Axe
1. English (West Yorkshire, Lincolnshire): variant of Aske with metathesis of /sk/ to /ks/, spelled with an x. 2. English (Dorset, Somerset): habitational name from Axe Farm in Chardstock (Devon, formerly in Dorset), itself named for the river Axe, which forms part of the southeastern boundary of Chardstock parish. 3. Americanized form of German Axt or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. History: A George Axe is recorded in VA in 1679.
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How common is the last name Axe in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Axe has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 22,461st in 2000, it rose to 22,056th in 2010, marking a change of 1.8 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 9.92 percent, with counts being 1,069 in 2000 and 1,175 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Axe per 100,000 remained constant at 0.4 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,461 | #22,056 | 1.8% |
| Count | 1,069 | 1,175 | 9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Axe
The Decennial U.S. Census also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Axe. In 2000, the majority of Axe bearers identified as White, at an overwhelming 96.91 percent. By 2010, although White was still the dominant ethnicity, its percentage had decreased slightly to 94.21 percent. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races also bore the surname Axe, with all three categories seeing increases between 2000 and 2010. The most notable change was among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, whose representation increased by 158.93 percent. Data for individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native were either not available or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 94.21% | -2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 2.21% | 114.56% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.53% | 82.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 1.45% | 158.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |