Explore the Family Name Dixie
The meaning of Dixie
English (Middlesex): variant of Dixey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dixie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dixie has seen slight changes in its rank and distribution between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dixie ranked as the 43,157th most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 45,347th, a decrease of approximately 5.07%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 472 in both years. The proportion of people named Dixie per 100k also slightly decreased from 0.17 to 0.16, a drop of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #45,347 | -5.07% |
| Count | 472 | 472 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dixie
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dixie, there have been some shifts observed based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. By far the largest ethnic group associated with this surname is Black, although their representation decreased slightly from 78.81% in 2000 to 76.27% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of Whites increased marginally from 13.14% to 13.35%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose from 4.87% to 5.30%, while the Hispanic representation experienced the most significant increase from 1.91% to 2.97%. No individuals with the surname Dixie identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.81% | 76.27% | -3.22% |
| White | 13.14% | 13.35% | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 4.87% | 5.3% | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.97% | 55.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |