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

Oxton, 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 Oxton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oxton in America

Oxton is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oxton surname appeared 246 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 Oxton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oxton 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 Oxton

The surname OXTON has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the village of Oxton, which is located in the county of Cheshire. The name is believed to have evolved from the Old English words "oc" meaning oak and "tun" meaning settlement or enclosure, suggesting that the name refers to a settlement or enclosure near oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname OXTON can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry for Oxton village mentions a certain Leofnoth of Oxton, who was likely an early bearer of the surname.

During the 13th century, the name OXTON appeared in various records and documents, such as the Pipe Rolls of Cheshire in 1260, where a Robert de Oxton was mentioned. The spelling variations of the name during this period included Oxeton, Okeston, and Ockeston, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, the name OXTON was associated with a prominent family from the village of Oxton. Sir John Oxton, born in 1325, was a renowned knight and landowner who played a significant role in the local affairs of Cheshire. His descendants continued to hold lands and positions of influence in the region for several generations.

Another notable figure bearing the surname OXTON was Richard Oxton, born in 1547, who was a renowned scholar and clergyman. He served as the rector of Malpas in Cheshire and was known for his contributions to religious education and literary works.

In the 17th century, the name OXTON was associated with several prominent figures, including Thomas Oxton (1617-1688), a merchant and landowner in London, and William Oxton (1637-1702), a respected lawyer and member of the Inner Temple.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname OXTON continued to be found in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Cheshire, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. Some notable individuals from this period include John Oxton (1765-1838), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Manchester, and Elizabeth Oxton (1812-1879), a renowned author and advocate for women's education.

It is worth noting that while the OXTON surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and emigration. However, the focus of this report remains on the historical origins and early bearers of the name within England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oxton

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

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

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