Explore the Family Name Dixson
The meaning of Dixson
English: variant of Dickson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dixson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dixson has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 7,646th most common surname in the United States with 4,011 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped slightly to 7,748th even though the count increased to 4,285 bearers. This represents a change of -1.33% in rank but a positive growth of 6.83% in terms of count. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by -2.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,646 | #7,748 | -1.33% |
| Count | 4,011 | 4,285 | 6.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.45 | -2.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dixson
In regards to ethnicity, the Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identity of those with the Dixson surname from 2000 to 2010. The largest proportional increase was in those identifying as Hispanic, which went up by 46.67%. There was also a noticeable increase (22.63%) in those identifying with two or more races. The proportion of Dixsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw slight increases of 6.49% and 4.95% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Black remained relatively stable with a 1.20% increase, while the proportion identifying as White decreased by -4.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.19% | 48.07% | -4.22% |
| Black | 42.48% | 42.99% | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.74% | 3.36% | 22.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.64% | 46.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.02% | 2.12% | 4.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.82% | 6.49% |