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Nixon Family History

Nixon Genealogy & Family Tree

Nixon is an Irish name from Cumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Greek given name Nicholas which means "peoples' victory." The earliest known ancestor--Robert Nikkesune--was recorded in 1309. The family motto is "Game to the bone."

Other spellings include "Nickson," "Nicksoun," and "Nicheson." Notable people with the surname include American President Richard Nixon (37th President of the United States), American football player David Nixon (Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, St. Louis Rams), and American actress Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City, Amadeus, World Without End). The first Nixon to come to America was Thomas Nixon in Pennsylvania in 1685.

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