How common is the Bixby surname?

There are approximately 2,500 people with the surname Bixby in the United States.

Are there Bixby soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 249 soldiers with the Bixby surname appear in Civil War records.

Bixby

Q: What does the surname Bixby mean?

The surname Bixby means "Possibly derived from a place name or personal name, with uncertain etymology.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or personal name, with uncertain etymology.

Etymology

The origin is unclear but may relate to an Old English personal name combined with 'by,' a Scandinavian element meaning 'settlement.' The surname may indicate origin from a specific settlement.

About the Bixby Surname

An English surname likely derived from a place name with Scandinavian influence. The name has a documented presence in colonial American records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,500 bearers in the United States #2,566 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in England and North America, with concentrations in New England.

Bixby Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Bixby Surname

William Herbert Bixby

Brigadier General

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 2,500

War Records

249 soldiers with the Bixby surname found in Civil War records.

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