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 146
Cotton Weaver 21
Cotton Spinner 12
Coal Miner 11
General Labourer 10
Cotton Winder 9
Domestic Servant 8
Iron Turner 8
Living On Own Means 7
Cotton Operative 6
Cotton Piecer 5
Grocer 5
Farm Labourer 4
Dress Maker 4
Glass Maker 4
Living On Her Own Means 4
General Servant Domestic 3
Apprentice 3
Grocer Assistant 3
Painter 3
Warehouseman 3
Boot & Shoe Maker 3
Hinge Maker 3
Cotton Reeler 2
Errand Boy 2

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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