Explore the Family Name Dixion
The meaning of Dixion
Altered form of English Dixon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dixion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dixion has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dixion ranked as the 36,045th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 40,204th spot, marking an 11.54% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 588 to 545 during this period, resulting in a 7.31% decline. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Dixion per 100k decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #40,204 | -11.54% |
| Count | 588 | 545 | -7.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dixion
Regarding the ethnicity identity of those bearing the surname Dixion, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black fell slightly from 68.20% to 67.71%. Meanwhile, the proportion of White individuals dropped from 27.89% to 26.42%, marking a 5.27% decrease. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.19% to 1.65%, a significant 38.66% rise. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared entirely, whilst those identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 census at 2.20%. There was no reported change for Asian or Pacific Islanders during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.2% | 67.71% | -0.72% |
| White | 27.89% | 26.42% | -5.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.65% | 38.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.7% | 0% | 0% |