Claxton

Meaning

A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning 'settlement of a person named Clac' or 'clay settlement.'

Etymology

Claxton likely derives from Old English elements: 'clac' (a personal name) or 'clæg' (clay), combined with 'tun' (settlement or farmstead). The surname originates from multiple English locations bearing this name, particularly in Norfolk and Yorkshire.

About the Claxton Surname

Claxton is an English habitational surname derived from place names in Norfolk and Yorkshire, combining either a personal name or the word for clay with the Old English 'tun.' The surname has been documented in English records since the medieval period.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, particularly in East Anglia and Yorkshire, with significant presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Uncommon surname; documented in historical English records but without widely known modern bearers

People with the Claxton Surname