UK surname
An English occupational surname for a mason or stoneworker, derived from the Old English word "micston" meaning "stone mason."
In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Mixon surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #29,646 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newcastle St Andrew, Astbury and Gateshead. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mixon is 279 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 57.1%.
1881 census count
28
Ranked #29,646
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1891
279 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Mixon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Mixon surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 28 | #28,274 |
| 1861 | historical | 150 | #15,296 |
| 1881 | historical | 28 | #29,646 |
| 1891 | historical | 279 | #11,698 |
| 1901 | historical | 40 | #29,678 |
| 1911 | historical | 97 | #23,076 |
| 1997 | modern | 12 | #36,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 7 | #37,513 |
| 2000 | modern | 4 | #38,004 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 10 | #36,964 |
| 2004 | modern | 8 | #37,346 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 7 | #37,634 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 4 | #38,216 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 4 | #38,371 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 6 | #38,008 |
| 2013 | modern | 6 | #38,049 |
| 2014 | modern | 10 | #37,567 |
| 2015 | modern | 10 | #37,563 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newcastle St Andrew, Astbury, Gateshead, Manchester and Walton-on-the-Hill. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle St Andrew | Northumberland |
| 2 | Astbury | Cheshire |
| 3 | Gateshead | Durham |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Walton-on-the-Hill | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Mixon surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mixon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Mixon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Mixon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Mixon is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mixon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Mixon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Mixon has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "myxen," which referred to a dung heap or manure pit. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with manure or fertilizer.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mixon appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1170, where it is spelled "Mixon." The name is also found in the Assize Court Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292, listed as "Myxon."
In the 13th century, the surname Mixon was associated with the village of Mixon in Oxfordshire, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name. This village was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1279 as "Mixon."
A notable figure bearing the name Mixon was Sir John Mixon, a member of the landed gentry in Gloucestershire during the 15th century. He was born around 1420 and served as a member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in 1459.
Another individual of historical significance was Robert Mixon, born in 1578 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and is mentioned in several historical records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, with variations such as Mixen, Mixon, and Myxon. One notable entry is that of Thomas Mixon, born in 1623 in Halstead, Essex, who later became a prominent merchant and landowner.
During the 18th century, the surname Mixon was also found in parts of Scotland, particularly in the Borders region. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Alexander Mixon, born in 1741 in Jedburgh, who served as a soldier in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Throughout its history, the surname Mixon has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, soldiers, and members of the gentry. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it likely began as an occupational surname related to the handling of manure or fertilizer.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mixon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 12 Mixons recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.44x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire | 12 | 4.44x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 2.20x |
| Morayshire | 4 | 94.34x |
| Northumberland | 4 | 9.85x |
| Durham | 1 | 1.23x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 3.90x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Sharlston in Yorkshire leads with 7 Mixons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3888.89x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Sharlston | 7 | 3888.89x |
| Drainie | 4 | 1052.63x |
| Hackney London | 4 | 26.14x |
| Haltwhistle | 4 | 2000.00x |
| Holy Trinity | 3 | 46.15x |
| Thornaby | 2 | 198.02x |
| Chester Le Street | 1 | 161.29x |
| Islington London | 1 | 3.78x |
| Northampton Priory St | 1 | 64.94x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 4.55x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mixon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mixon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Mixon households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Clerk | 2 |
| (No Oc) | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Colliery Clerk | 1 |
| Cow Keeper (Ag Milk Seller) | 1 |
| D Cook | 1 |
| Dock Labourer | 1 |
| Formerly Farm Servant | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Machinist | 1 |
| Mar...n Wils... | 1 |
| Pupil Teacher | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Mixon surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Mixon a modern rank of #37,385.
An English occupational surname for a mason or stoneworker, derived from the Old English word "micston" meaning "stone mason."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mixon bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.