Axton

Axton is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Æsc" or "Ax," meaning "ash tree," combined with "tun," a word for enclosure or settlement. The name Axton therefore likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with ash trees.

The Axton surname is found predominantly in southern England, with concentrations in counties such as Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset. It is considered to be of locational origin, indicating that the original bearers of the name may have hailed from a place named Axton.

Variants of the Axton surname include Axtone, Aixton, and Atxton. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved as families migrated and scribes recorded names phonetically.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Axton include Hoyt Axton, an American folk music singer-songwriter, and his mother, Mae Boren Axton, who co-wrote the Elvis Presley hit "Heartbreak Hotel."

The Axton surname has a rich history and is an example of the traditional English practice of deriving surnames from personal characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations.

There are approximately 339 people named Axton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Axton.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert

Female

  • Angela
  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Imogen
  • Jessica
  • Lisa
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Valerie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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