Blaxton

Blaxton is a surname of English origin. It is a locational name derived from a place in County Durham, England, called Blackston, meaning "black enclosure" or "black farmstead" in Old English.

Distribution: The surname is found primarily in England, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Historical records show concentrations of the name in the North of England.

Notable People:

• William Blaxton (also spelled Blackstone) (c. 1595 – 1675), an early English settler in New England and the first European settler of Boston.

Variations: The name may also be found spelled as Blackstone. The surname is often anglicized differently depending on dialect, so variations might be more pronounced in historical records.

Etymology: The name originates from the Old English words "blæc" meaning black and "tun" meaning enclosure or farmstead. The place name Blackston would have indicated a dark-colored or particularly fertile area of land.