Claxon

Claxon Meaning & Origin

About Claxon
The surname Claxon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "clacsian," meaning "to make a loud noise." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or played a loud musical instrument, such as a trumpet or horn. Over time, the surname Claxon may have also been given to individuals who were known for their loud or boisterous nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Claxon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Claxon: 334
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Claxon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Claxon is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLKSN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C40205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L AE1 K S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈklæksən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLKSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Claxon in Braille

Here's how to represent Claxon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Claxon in braille

How to sign the name Claxon using Sign Language

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

The name Claxon in sign language

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