Nixons

Nixons is primarily a surname of English and Scottish origin. It is a patronymic name formed from the given name Nick (Nicholas) with the suffix -son, meaning “son of Nick.” The name is borne by many individuals across public and private life, including notable figures in politics, culture, and science.

Notable people with the surname Nixon include Richard Nixon (1913–1994), the 37th president of the United States, and his wife Pat Nixon (1912–1993). Their daughters, Tricia Nixon Cox (born 1946) and Julie Nixon Eisenhower (born 1948), are also listed in public records. Beyond the presidential family, the Nixon surname is associated with politicians, authors, researchers, and entertainers around the world, reflecting its broad geographic and professional distribution.

The Nixons is also the name of an American alternative rock band active in the 1990s. The band gained mainstream attention with the single Cinnamon and released material during that era before disbanding to pursue separate projects. The group contributed to the broader 1990s rock scene and remains a point of reference for the era’s independent and garage-influenced sounds.

Etymologically, Nixon and its variants are rooted in patronymic surname traditions common in English-speaking regions. The name is found most frequently in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, among other places, and appears in historical records, genealogies, and contemporary media.