About Maxton
The surname Maxton is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Maxton in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The name Maxton is believed to have originated from the Old English words "mæx" meaning "midge" or "gnat" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Maxton likely refers to someone who lived in or near a settlement infested with midges or gnats.
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The surname Maxton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maxton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Maxton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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