How common is the MOXLEY surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname MOXLEY in the United States.

Are there MOXLEY soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 139 soldiers with the MOXLEY surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname MOXLEY mean?

The surname MOXLEY means "Derived from a place name, possibly meaning Moxley's clearing or settlement.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from a place name, possibly meaning Moxley's clearing or settlement.

Etymology

The surname likely originates from Moxley, a place in Staffordshire, England, combined with the Old English element 'leah' meaning clearing or meadow. Topographic surnames often derive from specific English place names.

About the MOXLEY Surname

A topographic surname derived from the English place name Moxley in Staffordshire. The name has been established in North America since colonial settlement.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in England and North America, with concentrations in the Midlands.

MOXLEY Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the MOXLEY Surname

W.j. Moxley

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Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 13th century England
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

139 soldiers with the MOXLEY surname found in Civil War records.

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