Explore the Family Name Sixt
The meaning of Sixt
German: from a personal name, Latin Sixtus, a variant of Sextus ‘sixth(-born)’. The Latin name was borne by various early Christian saints and popes, and subsequently adopted in their honor. Compare Six 1.
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How common is the last name Sixt in the United States?
The surname Sixt, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank falling from 87729 to 91625, a change of -4.44%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period, rising from 197 to 201, which represents a growth of 2.03%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #91,625 | -4.44% |
| Count | 197 | 201 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sixt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, approximately 95.94% of individuals with the surname Sixt identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 91.04%, a change of -5.11%. During the same decade, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, each making up 2.49% of the total in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races also emerged, accounting for 3.98% in 2010. There were no changes observed in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 91.04% | -5.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |