RIX
Rix
The surname Rix is of Old Norse origin, derived from the personal name 'Rikki', meaning "mighty ruler" or "brave power". It is believed to have arrived in the British Isles during the Viking invasions in the 8th and 9th centuries. The name may have been brought to England by Scandinavian settlers, where it evolved into the surname Rix.
The Rix surname is primarily found in East Anglia, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. It is a relatively rare surname, with records showing that it dates back several centuries in the region. Families with the surname Rix have been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, trade, and maritime activities.
Notable individuals with the surname Rix include the British actor Brian Rix, known for his work in theatre and as a prominent campaigner for disability rights. The Rix family has also been associated with philanthropy and business ventures over the years.
The Rix surname has variations such as Ricks and Rickes, reflecting the phonetic shifts that often occur in old records. The name has maintained its distinctive character and is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames with Viking origins.
There are approximately 3,801 people named Rix in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,450th most common surname in Britain. Around 58 in a million people in Britain are named Rix.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Alison
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joan
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Dickeson
- Dickison
- Dicks
- Hitchcox
- Hitchins
- Ricks
- Rickard
- Rickards
- Rixon
- Richardson
- Richard
- Ricard
- Rick
- Rike
- Ricke
- Ri
- Rickes
- Rik
- Ric
- Ria
- Raagas
- Racaza
- Raccio
- Racks
- Racs
- Racz
- Raczi
- Ragas
- Ragasa
- Ragazzi
- Ragazzo
- Raggs
- Rags
- Ragus
- Ragusa
- Raguso
- Raguz
- Raigosa
- Raikes
- Raikis
- Rakas
- Rakes
- Rakoci
- Rakos
- Rakosi
- Rakus
- Raoux
- Raucci
- Raux
- Rax
- Reakes
- Reaks
- Recce
- Recci
- Recks
- Reecks
- Reecse
- Reekes
- Reeks
- Regas
- Reggis
- Reggs
- Reghis
- Regos
- Regs
- Regus
- Reigosa
- Reikes
- Rekas
- Rekasi
- Rekkas
- Rekus
- Reux
- Rex
- Ricci
- Riccio
- Rickis
- Rickus
- Rickuss
- Rigas
- Rigazio
- Riggs
- Rigos
- Rigozzi
- Rigs
- Rikes
- Rioux
- Roakes
- Rocas
- Rocci
- Roccio
- Rockes
- Rocks
- Rocos
- Roex
- Rogas
- Rogos
- Rogosz
- Rogoz
- Rogoza
- Rogues
- Rogus
- Rokas
- Rokes
- Rokkas
- Rokos
- Rokosz
- Rokus
- Rookes
- Rooks
- Roques
- Roukis
- Roux
- Rox
- Roxo
- Ruaux
- Rucci
- Ruckes
- Rucks
- Ruggs
- Rughes
- Rukas
- Rukes
- Ruks
- Rux
- Ryks
- Wraggs
- Wreakes
- Wreaks
- Wriggs
- Wrycza
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.