Explore the Family Name Mixson
The meaning of Mixson
English: variant of Megginson; see Mixon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mixson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mixson saw a slight decrease from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mixson was ranked as the 17,221st most popular surname, but this dropped slightly by 3.92% to become the 17,896th in 2010. The count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 1,515 to 1,562 during the same period, representing a growth of 3.1%. However, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 5.36% which indicates that while the total number of people with the surname grew, it did not keep pace with the overall population increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,221 | #17,896 | -3.92% |
| Count | 1,515 | 1,562 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.53 | -5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mixson
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, those bearing the surname Mixson predominantly identified as White or Black. In 2000, 70.69% identified as White which slightly reduced to 68.12% in 2010. During the same period, 26.53% identified as Black, a figure which rose to 28.30% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.52% to 1.73%. Despite starting from a small base, there was a significant 45.65% increase in the proportion of individuals with Hispanic ethnicity between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.69% | 68.12% | -3.64% |
| Black | 26.53% | 28.3% | 6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.73% | 13.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.34% | 45.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |