Explore the Family Name Brix
The meaning of Brix
Danish and North German: from a vernacular form of the personal name Brixius (see Brice). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bent, Holger.
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How common is the last name Brix in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Brix experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Brix was ranked as the 35,053rd most popular name, but by 2010, it had fallen to 35,622nd, marking a change of -1.62%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased during the same period from 609 to 631, representing a growth rate of 3.61%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people named Brix per 100,000 decreased by 8.7% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #35,622 | -1.62% |
| Count | 609 | 631 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brix
The ethnic breakdown of individuals bearing the surname Brix, based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority identify as White, with 95.57% in 2000 and 94.61% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.13% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. Those identifying as being of two or more races also saw an increase, rising from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either suppressed or remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 94.61% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.69% | 26.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.27% | 28.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |