CROXTON
Croxton
Croxton is a British surname of English origin, derived from the place name Croxton, meaning “settlement of Crock’s people”. The name is locational, indicating that the original bearers of the surname hailed from a place called Croxton.
Origins and Distribution
The surname Croxton is mainly found in England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Cheshire, Yorkshire, and Leicestershire. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Norfolk.
Notable Bearers
- Daniel Croxton (1800–1866): An English painter known for his landscape paintings.
- Sir Richard Croxton (b. 1955): A prominent British politician and philanthropist.
Variants
Variants of the surname Croxton include Crowxton and Crocston.
References
- Reaney, P. H. and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
- Lower, Mark A. Patronymica Britannica: A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. J. R. Smith, 1860.
There are approximately 488 people named Croxton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Croxton.
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
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Betty
- Bobbie
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Jane
- Karen
- Laura
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Stephanie
- Tara
- Valerie