Nix (or Nicks) is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

of English origin, which initially indicated that the person so named was the child of a person named

Nicholas Nicholas is a male given name and a surname. The Eastern Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church, and the Anglicanism, Anglican Churches celebrate Saint Nicholas every year on December 6, which is the name day for "Nicholas". In Greece, the n ...

, traditionally shortened to "Nick". It is therefore closely related to Nixon and Nickson, which are derived from "Nick's son", and also related to

Nicholl Nicholl is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Andrew Nicholl (1804–1886), Irish artist * Anthony Nicholl (died 1658), English politician * Charles Nicholl (1870–1939), Wales international rugby union player * Charles Nicholl ...

and Nicholson, derived from another variation of Nicholas.Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley, ''A dictionary of English and Welsh surnames'' (1901), p. 95:

Notable people surnamed "Nix"

Entertainment

Bern Nix Bern Nix (September 21, 1947 – May 31, 2017) was an American jazz guitarist. He recorded and performed with Ornette Coleman from 1975 to 1987, notably with guitarist Charlie Ellerbee in Coleman's Prime Time group on their key recordings, inc ...

(1947–2017), an American jazz guitarist *

Cranford Nix Cranford Hamilton Nix Jr. (January 17, 1969 - March 12, 2002), also known as Crannie or Little Man, was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He was the lead singer and guitarist of punk band The Malakas. Early life Nix was born on J ...

(1969–2002), an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter * Don Nix (born 1941), an American songwriter, composer, arranger, musician, and author * Garth Nix (born 1963), an Australian writer who specializes in children's and young adult fantasy novels *

Lori Nix Lori Nix (born 1969) is an American photographer known for her photographs of handmade dioramas. Early life Lori Nix was born in Norton, Kansas in 1969. She graduated from Truman State University in 1993. She went on to study photography at the ...

(born 1969), a photographer and printer based in Brooklyn, New York * Martha Nix Wade (born 1967), an American actress sometimes credited as "Martha Nix" *

Rosie Nix Adams Rosie Nix Adams (born Rozanna Lea Nix; July 13, 1958 – October 24, 2003) was an American singer. She was the daughter of June Carter Cash and her second husband, Edwin "Rip" Nix, and the stepdaughter of the country music legend Johnny Cash. ...

(1958–2003), an American singer-songwriter born "Rosie Nix" *

Willie Nix Willie Nix (August 6, 1922 – July 8, 1991) was an American Chicago blues singer and drummer, active in Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1940s and 1950s. Life and career Nix was born in Memphis. He learned to tap dance as a child and later, as a te ...

(died 1991), Blues drummer active in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1940s and 1950s * Wendi Nix (born 1974), an American anchor and sports reporter for ESPN * The Nix brothers (Evan, born 1983, and Adam, born 1986), American film directors, producers, and musicians

Law and politics

Evett Dumas Nix Evett Dumas Nix, often known as E.D. Nix, (September 19, 1861 - February 6, 1946) was a United States Marshal in the late 19th century handling the jurisdiction that included the wild Oklahoma Territory, later to be the state of Oklahoma. He was fi ...

(1861–1946), a United States Marshal in the late 19th century handling the jurisdiction that included the wild Oklahoma Territory *

J. Kelly Nix ''J. The Jewish News of Northern California'', formerly known as ''Jweekly'', is a weekly print newspaper in Northern California, with its online edition updated daily. It is owned and operated by San Francisco Jewish Community Publications In ...

(born 1934), Louisiana politician and businessman *

Randy Nix Randall Otis Nix (born June 19, 1952) is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 69th district. This district encompasses parts of Carroll County, Heard County, and Troup County. Biography Randy Nix was born on June ...

(born 1956), a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives *

Robert N. C. Nix Sr. Robert Nelson Cornelius Nix Sr. (August 9, 1898 – June 22, 1987) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1958 until 1979. He was the first African American to represent Pennsylvania in the House ...

(1898–1987), the first African American to represent Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives *

Robert N. C. Nix Jr. Robert Nelson Cornelius Nix Jr. (July 13, 1928 – August 23, 2003) served as the chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court from 1984 to 1996.R. N. C. Nix Jr., 75, Groundbreaking Judge, ''New York Times'', August 26, 2003, available at ...

, a Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court from 1984 to 1996 * Sheila Nix, an American political strategist, most recently serving as Chief of Staff to Jill Biden

Sports

* Barry Nix, an English football (soccer) defender * Charles Nix (1873–1956), a British sport shooter who competed at the 1908 Summer Olympics * Buddy Nix (born 1939), the former General Manager of the Buffalo Bills * Daishen Nix (born 2002), American basketball player * Derrick Nix (born 1990), an American professional basketball player * Doyle Nix (1933–2009), an American football defensive back * Dwayne Nix (born 1946), an American football tight end * Dyron Nix (1967–2013), American professional basketball player *

Emery Nix Kenneth Emery Nix (December 1, 1919 – December 6, 2005) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League. He played for the New York Giants. He played college football for the TCU Horned Frogs The TCU Horned Frogs are ...

(1919–2005), an American football quarterback * Jacob Nix (born 1996), an American amateur baseball player *

Jayson Nix Jayson Truitt Edward Nix (born August 26, 1982) is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Ya ...

(born 1982), an American professional baseball player *

John Nix (American football) John G. Nix (born November 24, 1976) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals. He also was a member of the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Eur ...

(1976), a former American football defensive lineman *

Kent Nix Alvin Kent Nix (born March 12, 1944) is a former American football player who played professionally as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Christian University (TCU). Nix is the son of Emery N ...

(born 1944), a former professional American football quarterback *

Kyle Nix Kyle Ashley Nix (born 21 January 1986) is an Australian-born English former footballer and coach who played as a midfielder. Nix was born in Sydney, Australia to English parents and moved to England at an early age. Nix started his football ca ...

(born 1986), an Australian-born English footballer * Laynce Nix (born 1980), an American professional baseball outfielder *

Louis Nix Louis Anthony Nix III (July 31, 1991 – February 27, 2021) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Nix was selected by the Hou ...

(1991–2021), an American football nose tackle *

Lucas Nix Lucas Edward Nix (born September 28, 1989) is a former American football offensive guard. He played college football at Pittsburgh. Professional career 2012 NFL Draft Oakland Raiders He was signed by Oakland Raiders as undrafted free agent o ...

(born 1989), an American football guard *

Bo Nix Bo Nix (born February 25, 2000) is an American football quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. Nix played with the Auburn Tigers from 2019 to 2021 before transferring to Oregon in 2022. High school career Nix was born on February 25, 2000, in Arka ...

(born 2000), an American football quarterback *

Morgan Nix Morgan Nix (born 1968) is an Irish former sportsperson. He played Gaelic football with his local club Kerins O'Rahilly's and was a member of the Kerry Kerry or Kerri may refer to: * Kerry (name), a given name and surname of Gaelic origin (in ...

(born 1968), an Irish former Gaelic football player *

Patrick Nix Patrick Nix is an American football coach and former player. He played college football as a quarterback at Auburn University from 1992 to 1995. Nix served as the head football coach at Henderson State University from 1999 to 2000, compiling a ...

(born 1972), an American college football coach and former player *

Peter Nix Peter Nix (born 25 January 1958 in Rotherham) is an English former footballer who played for Rotherham United and Penrith City. Peter's son, Kyle Nix, is also a footballer and currently plays in the Thai Premier League for Chiangrai United F. ...

(born 1958), English footballer, father of Kyle Nix * Matt Nix (born 1971), an American writer, producer, and director best known for creating ''Burn Notice'' * Roosevelt Nix (born 1967), American football player *

Sunder Nix Sunder Lamont Nix (born December 2, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama) was a 1984 Summer Olympics gold medalist in the men's 4x400 meter relay for the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United St ...

(born 1961), a 1984 Summer Olympics gold medalist in the men's 4x400 meter relay * Tyrone Nix (born 1972), an American defensive coordinator for the Middle Tennessee football team

Other

* Alexander Nix, former CEO of Cambridge Analytica *

Alison Nix Alison Nix (born June 19, 1988) is an American fashion model. She has modeled for Dior, Hugo Boss, Givenchy, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Vivienne Westwood, Diane von Fürstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Hussein Chalayan, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, ...

(born 1988), an American fashion model *

James R. Nix James Rosco Nix (born 1947) was director of the Ellen G. White Estate from 2000-2020. As a young person he developed a collection of rare early Seventh-day Adventist materials and interviewed individuals who remembered Ellen G. White. Nix is reco ...

, director of the Ellen G. White Estate since 2000 * Kirksey Nix, reputedly the leader of the Dixie Mafia *

Orville Nix Orville Orhel Nix (April 16, 1911 – January 17, 1972) was a witness to the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. His filming of the shooting, which only captured the last few seconds of ...

(1911–1972), a witness to the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy * Walter Nix, involved in a McDonald's scam calling dispute

Fictional

*David Nix, a character in the 2015 Disney film '' Tomorrowland'' *Nix, an evil cult leader portrayed in the movie '' Lord of Illusions'' *Nix, a supporting character in the video game Infamous 2.

Notable people surnamed Nicks

Hakeem Nicks Hakeem Amir Nicks (born January 14, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at North Carolina, and was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Nicks has also played for t ...

(born 1988), an American football wide receiver * John Nicks (born 1929), figure skater * John I. Nicks (1822–1897), New York politician *

Stevie Nicks Stephanie Lynn Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. After starting her career as a duo with her then-boyfriend Lindsey Buckingham, releasi ...

(born 1948), singer-songwriter

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