Explore the Family Name Nixson
The meaning of Nixson
English: variant of Nixon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nixson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nixson has marginally increased over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 67,936 in popularity with 271 recorded instances. By 2010, the ranking rose slightly to 67,519, reflecting an increase of 0.61%. The count of individuals with the surname Nixson also increased by 7.75% from 271 in 2000 to 292 in 2010. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #67,519 | 0.61% |
| Count | 271 | 292 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nixson
Regarding ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Nixson surname showed varied ethnic identities. The largest groups identified as either White or Black, representing 46.58% and 49.66% respectively in 2010 — both percentages showing slight increases from 2000. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 6.98%, dropping from 2.58% in 2000 to 2.4% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no Nixsons that identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49.08% | 49.66% | 1.18% |
| White | 45.39% | 46.58% | 2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 2.4% | -6.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |