Explore the Family Name Selix
The meaning of Selix
1. Czech: derivative of Selig, which is of German origin. The surname Selix is rare in Czechia. 2. Probably also English: variant of Sellix, itself a variant of Sellicks, which is from Sellick.
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How common is the last name Selix in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Selix experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Selix ranked 52,935 in popularity and rose slightly in rank to 55,255 by 2010, noting a change of -4.38%. Despite this, the count of individuals bearing the Selix surname actually increased slightly from 367 in 2000 to 372 in 2010, marking a 1.36% growth. However, when accounting for population growth, the proportion of individuals with the Selix surname per 100k fell by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #55,255 | -4.38% |
| Count | 367 | 372 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Selix
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents a shift in the ethnic distribution among those with the surname Selix between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Selix holders identifying as White decreased from 89.37% in 2000 to 85.75% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were increases noted in Hispanic (from 6.54% to 7.80%) and Black (from 2.45% to 3.23%) ethnic identities. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" emerged in 2010 with 2.15%, while there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.37% | 85.75% | -4.05% |
| Hispanic | 6.54% | 7.8% | 19.27% |
| Black | 2.45% | 3.23% | 31.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |