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

Baxendell, 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 Baxendell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baxendell in America

Baxendell is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baxendell surname appeared 148 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 Baxendell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baxendell 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 Baxendell

The surname Baxendell is of English origin, originating in the northern counties of England during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the place name Baxenden, a township near Accrington in Lancashire.

The name Baxenden is thought to come from the Old English words "bæcc" meaning "ridge" or "hill" and "enden" meaning a "dweller" or "one who lives at." Thus, Baxendell likely referred to someone who lived on or near a ridge or hill in the area.

One of the earliest records of the name dates back to the 13th century, with a mention of a Robert de Baxinden in the Lancashire Assize Rolls of 1246. The spelling variations at the time included Baxinden, Baxyndene, and Baxenden.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared in the form of Baxendell in the parish records of Whalley, Lancashire. Notable individuals from this period include John Baxendell, who was born in Accrington around 1540, and his son Richard Baxendell, born in 1575.

During the 17th century, the Baxendell family had established themselves as prominent landowners and yeomen in the area. One notable figure was Thomas Baxendell (1635-1702), a prosperous yeoman farmer and landowner in Accrington.

In the 18th century, the Baxendells continued to be associated with the Accrington area. James Baxendell (1737-1819) was a respected local businessman and landowner, while his son, also named James Baxendell (1767-1845), was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist in the town.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, the Baxendell family played a significant role in the growth of the textile industry in Lancashire. Joseph Baxendell (1815-1887) was a successful cotton manufacturer and mill owner in Accrington, while his brother, Edward Baxendell (1820-1897), was a renowned mechanical engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of textile machinery.

Throughout its history, the surname Baxendell has maintained strong ties to its Lancashire roots, with many bearers of the name continuing to reside in the region and contributing to its rich industrial and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baxendell

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

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

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