Sexton

Sexton Meaning & Origin

About Sexton
The name "Sexton" is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a sexton, which refers to a person responsible for the maintenance and care of a church or cemetery. The name signifies someone who worked as a church officer, often responsible for ringing the bells, digging graves, and maintaining the churchyard. As a surname, Sexton is a reminder of an individual's ancestral connection to this occupation, reflecting their family's historical involvement in the church or cemetery maintenance.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sexton are male.

Sexton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
SKSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S02305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 K S T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsΙ›kstΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('SKSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sexton in Braille

Here's how to represent Sexton in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sexton in braille

How to Spell the Name Sexton in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sexton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sexton in sign language

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