Origins of the Dixon surname
What does the name Dixon mean?
The origin of the Dixon surname is English and has Anglo-Saxon roots, being found in records dating back from as early as the 1300s. It's a patronymic name coming from the son or descendant of Richard (of which 'Dick' is a diminutive). The surname Dixon is prevalent across Britain, but in Scotland is more often found with the spelling of 'Dickson', both variants being particularly common in the Scottish and English border region.
Alternative variations of the name Dixon
Dixon, Dickson, Dikson, Dyckson, Dicson
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Common jobs for Dixons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dixons in 1921
Dressmaker
1,339
Domestic Servant
820
Cotton Weaver
817
General Servant Domestic
794
House Servant
651
Common male occupations for Dixons in 1921
Coal Miner
2,237
Agricultural Labourer
1,154
General Labourer
1,129
Farmer
1,121
Coal Miner Hewer
915
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