About Saxton
The surname Saxton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "seax," meaning "knife" or "dagger," and the suffix "-ton," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used knives or daggers. The name Saxton may also have been a locational surname for individuals who lived in or near a place called Saxton. Overall, the surname Saxton is associated with the occupation or location related to knives or daggers.
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The surname Saxton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saxton 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 Saxton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Saxton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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