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

Axton, 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 Axton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Axton in America

Axton is the 29550th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Axton surname appeared 798 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 Axton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Axton 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 Axton

The surname Axton has its roots in England, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "ac" meaning oak and "tun" meaning a farm or settlement, indicating that the name originated from a place where oak trees were abundant.

One of the earliest records of the name Axton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded the landholdings and properties in England at the time of the Norman Conquest. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Achetun and Aketon, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling during that era.

In the 13th century, the surname Axton was associated with several notable individuals. One prominent figure was Sir Robert Axton, a knight who served in the army of King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.

The Axton name also had connections to various locations in England. For instance, the village of Axton in Shropshire is believed to have been named after the surname. Additionally, the Axton family held lands and properties in counties such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire during the medieval and early modern periods.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Axton have made significant contributions in various fields. One notable figure was John Axton (1679-1756), an English architect and surveyor who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

Another prominent Axton was William Axton (1812-1892), a British artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings. His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy and other prestigious art institutions during the Victorian era.

In the realm of literature, Mary Axton (1924-2014) was a renowned scholar and author who specialized in the works of Sir Thomas Malory and Arthurian literature. She taught at the University of Cambridge and published several influential books on medieval English literature.

The Axton surname has also been associated with notable figures in the field of science. For instance, Richard Axton (1899-1988) was a British chemist who made significant contributions to the study of carbohydrate chemistry and the development of synthetic fibers.

While the surname Axton is not as common today as it once was, it continues to hold a rich history and legacy, spanning centuries and various areas of human endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Axton

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

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 Axton 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 Axton 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 Axton was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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