Explore the Family Name Brixius
The meaning of Brixius
German: from the medieval personal name Brixius of Celtic origin (see Brice). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Brixius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Brixius has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,293 in terms of popularity but slipped to 60,347 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.78%. Meanwhile, the actual count of people with this surname marginally increased from 319 to 334, indicating a 4.7% growth. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals decreased by 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #60,347 | -1.78% |
| Count | 319 | 334 | 4.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Brixius
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Brixius, the data collected by the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 97.81% of bearers of the surname identified as White, though this figure declined slightly to 95.51% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. However, there was a small emergence in the category of "two or more races" in 2010, accounting for 2.40% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 95.51% | -2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |