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UK surname

Loxton

A surname derived from the English place name Luxton or Loxston.

In the 1881 census there were 365 people recorded with the Loxton surname, ranking it #8,506 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 799, ranked #6,918, up from #8,506 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Mendip, Wakefield and Caerphilly.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Loxton is 836 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 118.9%.

1881 census count

365

Ranked #8,506

Modern count

799

2016, ranked #6,918

Peak year

2010

836 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Loxton had 365 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,506 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 799 in 2016, ranked #6,918.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 582 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Loxton surname distribution map

The map shows where the Loxton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Loxton surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Loxton over time

The 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 267 #8,342
1861 historical 242 #10,154
1881 historical 365 #8,506
1891 historical 385 #9,150
1901 historical 512 #7,918
1911 historical 582 #6,995
1997 modern 729 #7,021
1998 modern 750 #7,100
1999 modern 757 #7,098
2000 modern 787 #6,864
2001 modern 741 #7,040
2002 modern 759 #7,045
2003 modern 779 #6,805
2004 modern 795 #6,703
2005 modern 780 #6,737
2006 modern 780 #6,764
2007 modern 793 #6,741
2008 modern 793 #6,802
2009 modern 811 #6,810
2010 modern 836 #6,779
2011 modern 828 #6,750
2012 modern 810 #6,768
2013 modern 815 #6,832
2014 modern 818 #6,851
2015 modern 803 #6,917
2016 modern 799 #6,918

Geography

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Where Loxtons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe, Broomfield, Enmore and Portsmouth, Portsea. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Mendip, Wakefield and Caerphilly. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 Pilton, North Wootton, Shepton Mallet, Croscombe Somerset
4 Broomfield, Enmore Somerset
5 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Mendip 009 Mendip
2 Mendip 006 Mendip
3 Wakefield 016 Wakefield
4 Mendip 014 Mendip
5 Caerphilly 004 Caerphilly

Forenames

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First names often paired with Loxton

These lists show first names that appear often with the Loxton surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Loxton

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Loxton, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Loxton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Loxton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Loxton is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Loxton is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Loxton falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Loxton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Loxton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Loxton

The surname Loxton has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "locc" meaning "lock" or "enclosure" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement". This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived near or was associated with a settlement that had an enclosure or fortified area.

The earliest recorded instance of the Loxton surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lochestone" and "Lochestune". This entry refers to a place in Somerset, which is now known as Loxton, a village and civil parish located near the town of Bridgwater.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Loxton was Sir John Loxton (c. 1320–1395), a prominent landowner and knight from Somerset. He served as a Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reign of King Edward III.

Another notable figure was William Loxton (c. 1460–1523), a wealthy merchant and alderman from Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's trade and civic affairs during the early Tudor period.

In the 17th century, Sir Edward Loxton (1617–1687) was a distinguished lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer under King Charles II.

During the 18th century, the Loxton surname gained recognition through the works of the English poet and playwright Richard Loxton (1728–1798). His plays and poems were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Robert Loxton (1832–1908) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Academy of Arts and the National Portrait Gallery.

Throughout its history, the Loxton surname has been closely associated with the county of Somerset and the surrounding areas. However, due to migration and the spread of the name, it can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with strong historical ties to Britain.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Loxton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Loxton surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Somerset leads with 168 Loxtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.15x.

County Total Index
Somerset 168 29.15x
Gloucestershire 44 6.27x
Middlesex 36 1.01x
Glamorgan 22 3.53x
Staffordshire 13 1.08x
Yorkshire 13 0.37x
Worcestershire 12 2.57x
Devon 11 1.48x
Surrey 11 0.63x
Hampshire 10 1.36x
Lancashire 6 0.14x
Warwickshire 6 0.66x
Kent 5 0.41x
Durham 4 0.38x
Lincolnshire 2 0.35x
Royal Navy 2 4.69x
Essex 1 0.14x
Leicestershire 1 0.25x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wells St Cuthbert in Somerset leads with 38 Loxtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 966.92x.

Place Total Index
Wells St Cuthbert 38 966.92x
Wookey 13 1023.62x
Bedminster 12 22.16x
Chewton Mendip 12 1263.16x
Wells St Cuthbert Out 12 258.62x
Wells St Cuthbert In 11 1250.00x
North Wootton 10 2941.18x
Walcot 10 32.58x
Lymington 9 166.98x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 8 12.10x
Cam 8 372.09x
Clifton 8 22.54x
Acton 7 33.35x
Bath St James 7 116.47x
Cannock 7 33.19x
Ewell 7 190.22x
Bristol St Mary Redcliff 6 93.75x
Emborough 6 2727.27x
Mile End Old Town London 6 7.88x
Penarth 6 98.52x
Tormoham 6 19.03x
Bristol Temple 5 108.23x
Chilton Trinity 5 2500.00x
Clutton 5 400.00x
Gillingham 5 19.86x
Harborne 5 12.91x
Kings Norton 5 11.93x
Priddy 5 1785.71x
Studley 5 129.53x
Swansea Town 5 9.78x
Billingham 4 218.58x
Bristol St James St Paul 4 17.09x
Hackney London 4 1.99x
Horbury 4 64.41x
Ilfracombe 4 52.15x
Shoreditch London 4 2.58x
St Marylebone London 4 2.09x
Toxteth Park 4 2.78x
West Harptree 4 701.75x
Westbury On Trym 4 16.81x
Cwmdu 3 39.53x
Great Malvern 3 30.77x
Paddington London 3 2.28x
Rotherham 3 15.00x
St Luke London 3 5.22x
Weare 3 375.00x
Ystradyfodwg 3 5.49x
Bigby 2 454.55x
Coyty Lower 2 49.38x
East Brent 2 229.89x
Everton 2 1.48x
Hornsey 2 4.42x
Kingston On Thames 2 4.77x
Leigh On Mendip 2 357.14x
Royal Navy 2 5.48x
Weston 2 45.15x
Wetherby 2 86.58x
Bathford 1 84.75x
Bradfield 1 7.31x
Cannington 1 58.48x
Cardiff St John 1 4.91x
Claines 1 7.79x
Dudley 1 1.76x
Ecclesall Bierlow 1 1.39x
Epping 1 34.84x
Leicester St Margaret 1 1.03x
Llantrisant 1 6.37x
Llanwonno 1 4.46x
Lyncombe Widcombe 1 6.63x
Mirfield 1 5.13x
Monckton Combe 1 54.35x
Newington 1 0.76x
Norwood 1 12.21x
Redditch 1 10.55x
St Martha 1 333.33x
Stanford On Teme 1 526.32x
Tottenham 1 1.75x
Wells St Andrew 1 192.31x
Welton Melton 1 96.15x
West Bromwich 1 1.45x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Loxton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 30
Elizabeth 15
Sarah 13
Annie 9
Eliza 8
Jane 7
Louisa 7
Emily 6
Emma 6
Alice 4
Amelia 4
Ann 4
Catherine 4
Fanny 4
Martha 4
Agnes 3
Bessie 3
Caroline 3
Ellen 3
Hannah 3
Maria 3
Ada 2
Charlotte 2
Edith 2
Fannie 2
Grace 2
Harriet 2
Harriett 2
Kate 2
Laura 2
Minnie 2
Anna 1
Bertrice 1
Blanche 1
Charles 1
Constance 1
Elizth. 1
Elsie 1
Ester 1
Evelyn 1
Flora 1
Francis 1
Gwen 1
Henrietta 1
Isabell 1
Isabella 1
Jennie 1
Lilian 1
Lillas 1
Vergens 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Loxton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 22
Henry 19
George 15
John 12
Charles 11
James 11
Samuel 7
Edward 5
Joseph 5
Alfred 4
Arthur 4
Robert 4
Walter 4
Albert 3
Edgar 3
Frederick 3
Harry 3
Thomas 3
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Harold 2
Isaac 2
Richmond 2
Willm.E. 2
Alma 1
Bertram 1
Chas. 1
Edmund 1
Ethel 1
Francis 1
Fredrick 1
Geo. 1
Gideon 1
Herbert 1
Hy. 1
Jas. 1
Jeffery 1
Jonas 1
Josh. 1
Joshua 1
Oxomard 1
Richard 1
Saml. 1
Stephen 1

FAQ

Loxton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Loxton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 365 people were recorded with the Loxton surname. That placed it at #8,506 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Loxton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 799 in 2016. That gives Loxton a modern rank of #6,918.

What does the Loxton surname mean?

A surname derived from the English place name Luxton or Loxston.

What does the Loxton map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Loxton bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.