HUXTABLE
Huxtable
Huxtable is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "hux", meaning 'dairy farm', combined with "table", to suggest a 'table of hocks or projecting land'. The surname Huxtable is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Devon.
The Huxtable family name has been traced back to medieval times, with early records showing the surname variations such as Huxstaple and Hugge-staple. The first recorded instance of the surname is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, during the reign of William the Conqueror. Over the centuries, the name has evolved to its current form, Huxtable.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Huxtable include fictional character "Cliff Huxtable" from the popular American sitcom "The Cosby Show," portrayed by actor Bill Cosby. Despite its fictional association, the surname Huxtable remains a distinctive and recognisable name in British onomastics.
The Huxtable surname is a testament to the rich and varied tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the agricultural and geographical heritage of the people who bore the name.
There are approximately 1,978 people named Huxtable in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,248th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Huxtable.
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
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Geraldine
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan