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

Boxton, 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 Boxton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boxton in America

Boxton is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boxton surname appeared 113 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 Boxton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boxton 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 Boxton

The surname Boxton has its origins in England and dates back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "box" meaning a type of tree, and "tun" meaning a settlement or enclosure, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a box tree plantation or wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists a Walter de Boxstone as a landowner in the county. This spelling variation indicates that the name may have also been influenced by the addition of the Old English word "stan" meaning stone or rock.

In the 14th century, the Boxton name appears in various manorial records and tax rolls across southern and central England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region before spreading to other parts of the country.

Interestingly, the name Boxton is closely tied to the village of Boxton in Wiltshire, which was once known as Boxstone or Boxtown. It is possible that the surname may have derived from this specific place name, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

One notable bearer of the Boxton name was Sir William Boxton, a 15th-century knight and landowner from Oxfordshire. He was mentioned in several legal documents and charters from the reign of Henry VI, demonstrating the family's prominence during this period.

In the 16th century, the Boxton surname can be found in various parish records and wills, including those of John Boxton (1523-1589), a prosperous merchant from London, and Alice Boxton (1547-1621), a landowner in Berkshire.

Other notable individuals with the Boxton surname include Robert Boxton (1632-1704), a Puritan minister and author from Gloucestershire, and Thomas Boxton (1675-1752), a wealthy businessman and philanthropist from Oxfordshire, who donated funds for the construction of several churches and schools in the region.

While the Boxton name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, from knights and landowners to merchants and clergymen, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boxton

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

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

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