Explore the Family Name Wixon
The meaning of Wixon
English (Oxfordshire): variant of Wigston, a habitational name from Wigston Magna or Wigston Parva (both Leicestershire). Wigston Magna derives from the Old Norse personal name Víkingr (genitive Víkings) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’, with Latin magna ‘great’ to distinguish the place from Wigston Parva. Wigston Parva derives from the Old English personal name Wicga (genitive Wicges) + Old English stān ‘stone’, with Latin parva ‘small’ to distinguish the place from Wigston Magna. This surname shows post-medieval alternation of -ston with -son.
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How common is the last name Wixon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wixon has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 18,551 and had a count of 1,372 individuals in the United States. By 2010, however, it had dropped to rank 28,940 with only 821 individuals bearing the name, marking a decrease of 56% in ranking and 40.16% in count. This change is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which decreased by 45.1% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,551 | #28,940 | -56% |
| Count | 1,372 | 821 | -40.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.28 | -45.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wixon
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Wixon individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a dramatic increase, going from 0.36% to 1.34%, a change of 272.22%. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races increased by 44.44% while White individuals grew by 6.16%. The Hispanic group also saw an increase, moving from 0.66% to 2.07%, an increase of 213.64%. Meanwhile, there was a considerable decrease in Black individuals bearing the surname Wixon, dropping from 13.12% to 3.41%, a decrease of 74.01%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went from 1.24% to 2.31%, an increase of 86.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.92% | 86.97% | 6.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 3.9% | 44.44% |
| Black | 13.12% | 3.41% | -74.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 2.31% | 86.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 2.07% | 213.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 1.34% | 272.22% |