About Paxson
The surname Paxson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Pask," which was a short form of "Paschalis," meaning "of Easter" in Latin. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone born or baptized during the Easter season or for someone with a connection to the Christian holiday. Over time, the surname Paxson evolved and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Paxson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Paxson 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 Paxson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Paxson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Paxson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.