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
Cotton Spinner 21
Cotton Weaver 12
Farmer 10
Female Servant 7
Independent 7
Cotton 6
Cotton Piecer 6
Labourer 5
Weaver 5
Joiner 4
Shoe Maker 4
Ag Labourer 4
Bleacher 4
Coal Miner 4
Cotton Mill 4
Cotton Spinner J 4
Glass Blower 4
Mechanic 4
Hinge Maker 4
Male Servant 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Cotton Winder 3
Hatter J 3
Iron Turner 3
Milliner 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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