UK surname
A place name referring to someone from Baxton, England.
In the 1881 census there were 56 people recorded with the Baxton surname, ranking it #25,733 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 11, ranked #37,501, down from #25,733 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Stapleford, Duffield and Burton-on-Trent. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Baxton is 308 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 80.4%.
1881 census count
56
Ranked #25,733
Modern count
11
2016, ranked #37,501
Peak year
1891
308 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Baxton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Baxton surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 221 | #9,630 |
| 1861 | historical | 43 | #28,562 |
| 1881 | historical | 56 | #25,733 |
| 1891 | historical | 308 | #10,886 |
| 1901 | historical | 109 | #21,712 |
| 1911 | historical | 190 | #15,438 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 2 | #38,551 |
| 2000 | modern | 1 | #38,790 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 5 | #37,750 |
| 2004 | modern | 6 | #37,655 |
| 2005 | modern | 6 | #37,724 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 7 | #37,816 |
| 2010 | modern | 10 | #37,517 |
| 2011 | modern | 9 | #37,598 |
| 2012 | modern | 9 | #37,614 |
| 2013 | modern | 9 | #37,653 |
| 2014 | modern | 11 | #37,462 |
| 2015 | modern | 11 | #37,467 |
| 2016 | modern | 11 | #37,501 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Stapleford, Duffield, Burton-on-Trent, London parishes and West Derby. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stapleford | Derbyshire |
| 2 | Duffield | Derbyshire |
| 3 | Burton-on-Trent | Staffordshire |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | West Derby | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Baxton surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Baxton, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Baxton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Baxton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Baxton is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Baxton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Baxton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Baxton has its origins in the English county of Derbyshire, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "baec" meaning "back" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who resided near the back of a town or village.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Baxton can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Derbyshire from the year 1195, where a certain William de Baxtone is listed as a landowner. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.
The Baxton family may have had ties to the village of Baxtonley, which was once a small hamlet in Derbyshire. This place name is thought to have originated from a similar combination of Old English words, further reinforcing the potential connection between the surname and the area.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named John Baxton was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of York. He was mentioned in various legal documents and charters from the period, demonstrating the family's growing influence in the region.
During the 15th century, a prominent member of the Baxton family was Sir William Baxton, who served as a knight and military commander under King Henry V. He is believed to have fought in the famous Battle of Agincourt in 1415 and was later granted lands in Nottinghamshire for his services.
Another noteworthy individual with the Baxton surname was Elizabeth Baxton, a writer and poet who lived in the late 16th century. She is known for her collection of sonnets and poems published in 1592, which gained recognition among literary circles of the time.
In the 17th century, the Baxton family continued to hold significant landholdings in various parts of England, with records showing members of the family owning estates in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Yorkshire.
One intriguing figure from this period was Richard Baxton, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary in Nottingham, which was completed in 1679. His architectural style and contributions to the city's landscape have been well-documented.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Baxton surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 12 Baxtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.92x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 12 | 1.92x |
| Derbyshire | 7 | 8.49x |
| Yorkshire | 7 | 1.34x |
| Surrey | 6 | 2.34x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.76x |
| Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5.63x |
| Northumberland | 3 | 3.83x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 2.26x |
| Kent | 2 | 1.11x |
| Northamptonshire | 2 | 4.04x |
| Bedfordshire | 1 | 3.67x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.64x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.93x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1.56x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 12 Baxtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 65.61x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| West Derby | 12 | 65.61x |
| Belper | 5 | 312.50x |
| Annesley | 4 | 1481.48x |
| Bermondsey | 4 | 25.51x |
| Longwood | 4 | 476.19x |
| Birmingham | 3 | 6.78x |
| Chirton | 3 | 169.49x |
| Bolsover | 2 | 487.80x |
| Lewisham | 2 | 20.88x |
| Tansor | 2 | 4000.00x |
| Croydon | 1 | 7.02x |
| Ipswich St Margaret | 1 | 45.87x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 3.42x |
| Leighton Buzzard | 1 | 85.47x |
| Pinner | 1 | 217.39x |
| Portsea | 1 | 4.73x |
| Rotherhithe | 1 | 15.36x |
| Scarborough | 1 | 21.10x |
| St Botolph Aldersgate | 1 | 166.67x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 3.56x |
| Thornaby | 1 | 51.28x |
| Tudhoe | 1 | 72.99x |
| Walton In Wakefield | 1 | 909.09x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Baxton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Baxton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Baxton households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 4 |
| Baker | 2 |
| Woollen Power Loom Weaver | 2 |
| Blacksmith | 1 |
| Book Keeper | 1 |
| Butcher | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Coal Merchant | 1 |
| Coalminer | 1 |
| Cook (Dom) | 1 |
| Cook Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Dom Serv | 1 |
| Drapers Assistant | 1 |
| Fireman Locom Engine (Driver) | 1 |
| Gardner | 1 |
| Genl Laborer | 1 |
| Housemaid Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Labourer (Ironworks) | 1 |
| Mariner | 1 |
| Railway Clerk | 1 |
| Railway Station Master | 1 |
| Retired Spirit Mercht | 1 |
| Rope Maker | 1 |
| Servant (Inn) (5 Dom) | 1 |
| Shop Assistant | 1 |
| Wife Of Above | 1 |
| Woodman | 1 |
| Woollen Beamer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 56 people were recorded with the Baxton surname. That placed it at #25,733 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 11 in 2016. That gives Baxton a modern rank of #37,501.
A place name referring to someone from Baxton, England.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Baxton bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.