Explore the Family Name Phenix
The meaning of Phenix
1. English (northern): variant of Phoenix. 2. French (Phénix): from phénix ‘phoenix’, by extension also ‘person with exceptional qualities, who is considered to be one of a kind’, applied as an (ironic) nickname. Compare Phoenix. History: François Gruffat/Phénix dit Dauphiné from Vaulx in Haute-Savoie, France, married Marie-Madeleine Gadiou in Repentigny, QC, in 1721. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Fabien, Gaston, Gilles, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Phenix in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Phenix has seen a rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Phenix ranked as the 25,028th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 24,124th position, marking an improvement of 3.61%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 931 to 1,043 during this period, a growth of 12.03%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,028 | #24,124 | 3.61% |
| Count | 931 | 1,043 | 12.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phenix
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Phenix has shown interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The Hispanic community with this surname saw a significant increase of 117.33%, and the percentage of people identifying as two or more races rose by 77.86%. Meanwhile, there was a noticeable surge among the Black community from 29% in 2000 to 33.46% in 2010. On the other hand, the White community witnessed a decrease of 12.02%. Additionally, by 2010, new entries into the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories were recorded.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.56% | 59.44% | -12.02% |
| Black | 29% | 33.46% | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.26% | 117.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 2.49% | 77.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |