Dixon Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Dixon mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Dixon name
Dixon is a patronymic, "son of Dick", from the common medieval pet form of Richard. The x stands for ks, an old spelling of Dickson that became the usual form. The name is most frequent in northern England, especially Cumbria and Northumberland, and in the Scottish Borders. The Mason-Dixon line in the United States is named after the surveyor Jeremiah Dixon.
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This overview covers the Dixon name in England & Scotland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Dixon name FAQ
What does the Dixon name mean?
Son of Dick (Richard). Common variants include Dickson, Dixson, Dickenson.
Where does the Dixon surname come from?
It originates in England & Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Dixon coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Dixon crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Dixon coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).