Oxton

Meaning

Settlement associated with a person named Occa or a place with oxen.

Etymology

Derived from Old English elements, possibly 'Occa' (a personal name) or 'oxa' (oxen) combined with 'tun' (settlement or farmstead). The name appears in English place names, particularly in the Wirral region of Cheshire.

About the Oxton Surname

A surname derived from a place name in England, likely referring to a settlement associated with oxen or a personal name. The surname remains relatively uncommon and is primarily concentrated in regions near the original place name.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, particularly in the North West.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical records

People with the Oxton Surname