2000
#2,720
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,154
First available Census row
Per 100,000 4.51
Uncommon Last name
Mixon
An English occupational surname for a mason or stoneworker, derived from the Old English word "micston" meaning "stone mason."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 13,832 Americans carry the last name Mixon. That puts it at #2,914 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 24,780 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mixon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mixon with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
14K
1 in 24,780
Census rank
#2,914
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
12K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 12,062 bearers of the surname Mixon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2914th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mixon, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Black (31.0%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mixon
Among Census respondents with the surname Mixon, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Black (31.0%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mixon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mixon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.4% · 7,285
- Black or African American31.0% · 3,744
- Two or more races4.7% · 565
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 363
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 60
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 45
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mixon
Mixon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#2,894
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,394
+240 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 4.20
Rank movement Down 174 places
2020
#2,914
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,062
-332 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 4.04
Rank movement Down 20 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,720 | 12,154 | 4.51 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,894 | 12,394 | 4.20 | +240 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 174 places |
| 2020 | #2,914 | 12,062 | 4.04 | -332 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 20 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mixon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,894 | #2,914 | -0.7% |
| Count | 12,394 | 12,062 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 4.20 | 4.04 | -3.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mixon bearers went from 12,394 to 12,062 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 20 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,894 to #2,914.
FAQ
Mixon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mixon?
Name Census estimates that about 13,832 living Americans carry the surname Mixon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 24,780 residents.
How common is Mixon?
Mixon ranks #2,914 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 12,062 people with the surname Mixon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (13,832), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Mixon.
Has Mixon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mixon went from 12,394 recorded bearers to 12,062. That is a decrease of 332 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #2,894 to #2,914.
What does the Census say about the background of Mixon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mixon, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Black (31.0%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mixon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.4% (7,285 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mixon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.4%), Black (31.0%), Two or More Races (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mixon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mixon mean?
An English occupational surname for a mason or stoneworker, derived from the Old English word "micston" meaning "stone mason." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mixon (4.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mixon?
You can see how many people have the last name Mixon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.