Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BAXTER
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BAXTER. The O.Eng. and Scot, form of Baker. See termination Ster. See also Eng. Surn. i., 114, &c. Jolin le Bakestere. H.R.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English