Explore the Family Name Jex
The meaning of Jex
1. English (Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Jacks. 2. German: perhaps a patronymic from the personal name Jeck. Compare Jax.
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How common is the last name Jex in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Jex has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 27,901, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 26,189, marking a 6.14% increase in popularity. In terms of sheer numbers, there were 810 individuals with the surname Jex in 2000, and this number increased by 15.31% to 934 by 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Jex per 100,000 also increased from 0.3 to 0.32 during this decade, signaling a 6.67% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,901 | #26,189 | 6.14% |
| Count | 810 | 934 | 15.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.32 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jex
Examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Jex, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 85.93% in 2000 to 84.80% in 2010. People identifying as Hispanic make up the second largest group, with their percentage increasing from 3.95% to 4.82% over the same period. Black individuals made up about 7.04% in the year 2000, but this percentage slightly decreased to 6.75% by 2010. Those who identified as two or more races saw an increase from 1.73% to 2.36%. However, for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, the percentages remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.93% | 84.8% | -1.32% |
| Black | 7.04% | 6.75% | -4.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.95% | 4.82% | 22.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 2.36% | 36.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |