Explore the Family Name Vix
The meaning of Vix
German: variant of Fix. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Christophe, Elrick.
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How common is the last name Vix in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Vix' demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208 and by 2010, it had dropped to 76,533, marking a 0.43% decline. However, the actual count of individuals with the 'Vix' surname actually increased by 6.81%, from 235 in 2000 to 251 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #76,533 | -0.43% |
| Count | 235 | 251 | 6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vix
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the surname 'Vix' identify as White. This group saw a 7.64% decrease between 2000 and 2010, moving from 94.47% to 87.25%. Interestingly, the individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant increase of 180.87%, growing from 2.98% in 2000 to 8.37% in 2010. The data showed no change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories where the percentages remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 87.25% | -7.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 8.37% | 180.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |