Explore the Family Name Bixel
The meaning of Bixel
Swiss German: variant of Bichsel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bixel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bixel saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 55,971st most popular surname, but this ranking dropped to 59,901 by 2010, a decline of 7.02%. The number of people with the Bixel surname also fell slightly from 342 to 337 during this decade, representing a decrease of 1.46%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100k people dropped by 15.38%, indicating diminishing popularity within the larger population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #59,901 | -7.02% |
| Count | 342 | 337 | -1.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bixel
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all individuals with the Bixel surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. A slight decrease of 0.32% was observed over this period, with 98.54% identifying as White in 2000 and 98.22% in 2010. No individuals with the Bixel surname reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.54% | 98.22% | -0.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |