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

Dixion, 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 Dixion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dixion in America

Dixion is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dixion surname appeared 545 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 Dixion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dixion 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 Dixion

The surname Dixion has its origins traced back to England, specifically in the northern regions, and is believed to have emerged around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "dic," meaning a ditch or dike, and the suffix "-ton," meaning a town or settlement. This suggests that the name may have originated from individuals who lived near a prominent ditch or dike.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from the year 1268, where a certain William Dixtun is mentioned. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain references to individuals with variations of the name, such as Dykeston and Dichton.

The Dixion surname is closely associated with the village of Dickston in Northumberland, which was originally named Dykeston. Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form, Dixion. Notable individuals from this area bearing the surname include John Dixion (1580-1648), a prominent clergyman and chaplain to King Charles I.

Another noteworthy figure was Sir Wolstan Dixion (1583-1662), an English judge and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1634. He was also a member of the Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn, one of the four Inns of Court in London.

In the 16th century, the Dixion family established themselves in Yorkshire, where they held lands and estates. One notable member was Sir Robert Dixion (1560-1638), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who founded the Dixion Grammar School in Bradford, West Yorkshire.

The Dixion surname also found its way to Scotland, where it is believed to have originated from the same source as the English variant. One prominent Scottish bearer of the name was James Dixion (1709-1787), a minister and writer who published several works on Scottish history and literature.

It is worth noting that the Dixion surname has also been recorded with variations in spelling, such as Dixon, Dickson, and Dixton, among others. These variations can often be attributed to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dixion

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

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 Dixion 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 Dixion 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 Dixion was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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