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

Raxter, 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 Raxter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raxter in America

Raxter is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raxter surname appeared 372 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 Raxter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raxter 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 Raxter

The surname "Raxter" has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in the region of Scotland. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Old English word "raxtor," which referred to a person who was a tax collector or rent collector.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of medieval Scottish manuscripts dating back to the late 13th century. The name "Raxtor" appears in these rolls, suggesting its presence in Scotland during that period.

The surname "Raxter" is also thought to have connections to various place names in Scotland, such as Raxton, a small village located in the Scottish Borders region. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locative surname, indicating a person's place of origin or residence.

In the 16th century, the name "Raxter" was recorded in the Scottish Parish Registers, which document births, marriages, and deaths in various parishes across Scotland. One notable bearer of the name during this time period was William Raxter, born in 1543 in the village of Coldstream, located in the Scottish Borders.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "Raxter" spread beyond Scotland and into other parts of the British Isles. In the 17th century, records show a John Raxter living in the town of Bury St. Edmunds, in the county of Suffolk, England, born in 1612.

Another prominent figure bearing the "Raxter" surname was Robert Raxter, a Scottish merchant and trader who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was born in 1673 in the city of Edinburgh and played a significant role in the trade between Scotland and the Netherlands.

In the 19th century, the name "Raxter" gained further recognition with the birth of James Raxter, a Scottish poet and author who was born in 1823 in the town of Hawick, located in the Scottish Borders. He published several collections of poetry and works of literature during his lifetime, contributing to the cultural heritage of Scotland.

As the centuries passed, the surname "Raxter" continued to spread across the globe, with bearers of the name making their mark in various fields and professions. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its Scottish origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in its past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raxter

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

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

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