DUXBURY
Duxbury
Duxbury is an English surname of habitational origin, deriving from the town of Duxbury in Lancashire, North West England. The name is believed to have Old English and Old Norse roots, with "dux" possibly meaning "leader" or "duke", and "bury" referring to a fortified settlement or stronghold.
The town of Duxbury is historically significant, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. It was the seat of the Duxbury family, who are said to have descended from the Norman Knight, Orm de Penwortham. The Duxbury family held a prominent position in Lancashire, with John de Duxbury serving as the High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1385.
The surname Duxbury has spread beyond its origins in Lancashire and can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world. Notable individuals bearing the surname Duxbury include athletes, academics, and public figures, contributing to the diverse legacy of the name.
Today, the surname Duxbury continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the rich history and heritage of the town of Duxbury and its esteemed inhabitants.
There are approximately 2,663 people named Duxbury in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,346th most common surname in Britain. Around 41 in a million people in Britain are named Duxbury.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Joan
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan