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

Paxtor, 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 Paxtor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paxtor in America

Paxtor is the 31994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paxtor surname appeared 721 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 Paxtor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paxtor 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 Paxtor

The surname PAXTOR is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "paex" and "tor," meaning "peace" and "tower" or "lookout." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a watchtower or fortified structure associated with maintaining peace in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PAXTOR can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Paxtor" in the county of Norfolk. This entry likely refers to a landowner or tenant at the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the Middle Ages, the name PAXTOR was relatively uncommon, but it can be traced to various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. The spelling variations included "Paxtor," "Paxtar," and "Paxtore."

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir John PAXTOR (c. 1320-1390), a knight who served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War against France. He was renowned for his bravery and military tactics.

Another historical figure was William PAXTOR (c. 1480-1545), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, including funding the construction of a hospital and a school in the city.

During the Tudor period, the name gained some prominence with the birth of Elizabeth PAXTOR (c. 1535-1605), a renowned herbalist and apothecary who authored several influential books on medicinal plants and their uses.

In the 17th century, the PAXTOR family had a strong presence in the county of Dorset, where they were landowners and influential members of the local gentry. One notable figure from this era was Sir Thomas PAXTOR (1610-1685), a member of Parliament and staunch Royalist during the English Civil War.

Another prominent individual was Richard PAXTOR (1670-1734), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral.

While the name PAXTOR has become less common in modern times, it remains an intriguing part of English history, reflecting the rich tapestry of language, culture, and social structures that have shaped the nation over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paxtor

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

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

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