Saxon Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Saxon Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Saxon family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 136
Cotton Weaver 23
Cotton Piecer 10
Coal Miner 9
Hand Loom Silk Weaver 9
Silk Weaver 8
Cotton Winder 7
Labourer 7
Blacksmith 7
Cotton Spinner 7
Dress Maker 7
Glass Blower 6
House Keeper 6
Mechanic 6
House Maid 5
Carter 5
House Servant 5
Independent 4
Cotton Frame Tenter 4
Cotton Reeler 4
Iron Turner 4
Lace Trimmer 4
Cotton Power Weaver 3
Fustian Cutter 3
Nurse 3

Saxon Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Saxon 100% 7,014
2 Sackson 57% 301
3 Sexon 80% 200
4 Saxen 80% 119
5 Sixon 80% 119

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The surname Saxon is the most popular version of all its varients

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