CLAXTON
Claxton
Claxton is a surname of English origin, derived from various places throughout England named Claxton. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "clacs" meaning jackdaw, and "tun" meaning settlement or enclosure, indicating a settlement frequented by jackdaws. The first recorded instance of the surname Claxton dates back to the 13th century in Norfolk, East Anglia.
The Claxton surname has spread throughout England and beyond over the centuries, with notable concentrations in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. Individuals bearing the surname have contributed to various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts.
Throughout history, the Claxton family has been associated with various noble families and landed gentry in England, further cementing the surname's presence in British history.
Today, the surname Claxton continues to be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, due to emigration patterns over the years.
Notable individuals with the surname Claxton include British film director Vicky Jewson and English cricketer Andy Claxton. The Claxton name endures as a testament to the rich heritage and history of British surnames.
There are approximately 3,929 people named Claxton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,377th most common surname in Britain. Around 60 in a million people in Britain are named Claxton.
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
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Ann
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Julia
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan