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

Hixon, 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 Hixon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hixon in America

Hixon is the 6649th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hixon surname appeared 5,091 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hixon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hixon 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 Hixon

The surname HIXON is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is derived from a place name, specifically the village of Hixon in Staffordshire, England. The name itself is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "hicce" and "tun," meaning a hitch or dip, and a town or settlement, respectively.

During the Anglo-Saxon period, many surnames emerged from the names of villages, hamlets, or landmarks where people lived or had their ancestral roots. The earliest recorded instance of the HIXON surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Hichesone," referring to someone from the village of Hixon.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the HIXON surname was Sir John de Hixon, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. Historical records from the 14th century mention a John Hixon, who served as a member of the English Parliament in 1376.

The HIXON name continued to appear in various historical documents throughout the centuries. In the 16th century, records show a Thomas Hixon, born in 1543, who was a prominent landowner in Staffordshire. Another notable individual was Elizabeth Hixon, born in 1617, who was a pioneering educator and founded one of the earliest schools for girls in England.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Sir William Hixon (1692-1768), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of his hometown in Staffordshire. He was instrumental in establishing several charitable institutions and improving the local infrastructure.

During the 19th century, the HIXON surname gained recognition with the birth of Mary Hixon (1837-1912), a celebrated author and poet who published numerous works of literature and poetry. Her contemporary, James Hixon (1845-1923), was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in London and other parts of England.

As the HIXON name spread across England and beyond, it continued to leave its mark in various fields, from literature and arts to business and politics. While these are just a few examples, the surname's rich history reflects the diverse contributions of those who have carried it through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hixon

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

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

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