Find out how popular the last name Axford is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Axford.

Axford, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Axford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Axford in America

Axford is the 36736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Axford surname appeared 608 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Axford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Axford to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Axford

The surname Axford originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the village of Axford in Wiltshire, which was recorded as "Axaford" in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "æsc" meaning ash tree, and "ford" meaning a shallow river crossing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Axford can be found in the Feet of Fines for Wiltshire, dated 1195, where a certain Richard de Axford is mentioned. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 13th century, a John de Axford is mentioned in the Assize Rolls for Gloucestershire in 1221. This record provides evidence of the surname's spread beyond its place of origin.

During the 14th century, the surname appears in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a Walter Axford is listed. Additionally, in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1379, a Thomas Axford is recorded as a taxpayer.

One notable figure bearing the surname Axford was Sir Thomas Axford (c.1490-1558), a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire during the reign of Queen Mary I. He played an influential role in local politics and served as a Justice of the Peace for Wiltshire.

Another individual of note was John Axford (1720-1793), an English author and clergyman. He published several works on theology and religious subjects during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, a prominent Axford was Charles Axford (1830-1888), a British architect who designed numerous buildings in London, including the prestigious Knightsbridge Barracks.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Edward Axford (1862-1937) gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the United States. He founded the Axford Brewing Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and contributed significantly to various charitable causes in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname Axford has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire, where its roots can be traced back to the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Axford

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Axford.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Axford was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Axford has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Axford was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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