Baxendale

Baxendale is a British surname with roots in the northwest region of the country. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old English Bacstān which means "Bakestone" or "Stone used for baking". Over time, this evolved into the present-day surname of Baxendale.

The name Baxendale is prevalent in Lancashire and is believed to have been derived from a place called Baxenden in the Hyndburn district. The surname is associated with individuals who lived in or near Baxenden or who had family ties to the region.

Historically, the Baxendale family may have been involved in agricultural or landowning activities common to the Lancashire area. The name has also been associated with notable figures in the region's history.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Baxendale can be found across various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name has likely spread through migration and dispersion of family members over the years.

There are approximately 2,272 people named Baxendale in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,790th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Baxendale.

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Steven

Female

  • Amanda
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Heather
  • Jane
  • Jean
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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