Find out how popular the last name Dixey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dixey.

Dixey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dixey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dixey in America

Dixey is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dixey surname appeared 388 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dixey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dixey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dixey

The surname Dixey has its origins in England, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dix," which means a small drainage ditch or a hollow. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with such ditches or hollows.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dixey can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where it appears as "Dyxey." This reference indicates that the name was already in use during the late 13th century in the English county of Oxfordshire.

In the 15th century, records show a Richard Dixey was a resident of the village of Willesden, which was then part of Middlesex (now part of Greater London). This provides evidence of the name's presence in the area around London during the medieval period.

The Dixey name has also been linked to various place names in England, such as Dixie in Buckinghamshire and Dixie's Burn in Northumberland. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Dixey throughout history include:

1. Sir Wolstan Dixey (c.1565-1638), a prominent English merchant and Lord Mayor of London in 1614.
2. John Dixey (1604-1689), an English clergyman and author who published works on theology and religious controversies.
3. James Dixey (1722-1802), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century.
4. William Dixey (1803-1876), an English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the Victorian era.
5. Mary Dixey (1837-1909), a British author and educator who wrote books on history and geography for children.

While the Dixey surname may have originated from humble beginnings related to ditches or hollows, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergy, military personnel, architects, and authors, throughout the centuries in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dixey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dixey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dixey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dixey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dixey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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