Oxnard

Occupational

Meaning

A surname possibly meaning 'ox herder' or derived from an English place name.

Etymology

Oxnard may derive from the Old English elements 'ox' and 'herd' or 'nard', suggesting an occupational origin related to cattle herding. Alternatively, it could derive from a place name in England.

About the Oxnard Surname

Oxnard is an uncommon English surname with probable occupational origins. The name is associated with a city in California, though the connection to the surname's origin is unclear.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname
Rare Common

Rare, with limited occurrences in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States.

Oxnard Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Oxnard Surname