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

Mixon, 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 Mixon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mixon in America

Mixon is the 2894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mixon surname appeared 12,394 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Mixon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mixon 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 Mixon

The surname Mixon has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "myxen," which referred to a dung heap or manure pit. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with manure or fertilizer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mixon appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1170, where it is spelled "Mixon." The name is also found in the Assize Court Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292, listed as "Myxon."

In the 13th century, the surname Mixon was associated with the village of Mixon in Oxfordshire, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name. This village was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1279 as "Mixon."

A notable figure bearing the name Mixon was Sir John Mixon, a member of the landed gentry in Gloucestershire during the 15th century. He was born around 1420 and served as a member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in 1459.

Another individual of historical significance was Robert Mixon, born in 1578 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and is mentioned in several historical records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, with variations such as Mixen, Mixon, and Myxon. One notable entry is that of Thomas Mixon, born in 1623 in Halstead, Essex, who later became a prominent merchant and landowner.

During the 18th century, the surname Mixon was also found in parts of Scotland, particularly in the Borders region. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Alexander Mixon, born in 1741 in Jedburgh, who served as a soldier in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout its history, the surname Mixon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, soldiers, and members of the gentry. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it likely began as an occupational surname related to the handling of manure or fertilizer.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mixon

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

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

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