Show ContentsBaxendall History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Baxendall

What does the name Baxendall mean?

The origins of the Baxendall name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Baxendall was originally derived from a family having lived in Lancashire and Cheshire. The surname is derived from a place named Baxenden, in the district of Accrington.

Early Origins of the Baxendall family

The surname Baxendall was first found in Lancashire and Cheshire, where evidence suggests they held a family seat before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Baxendall family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baxendall research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1332 is included under the topic Early Baxendall History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Baxendall Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Baxendall include Baxendale, Baxendell, Baxendall, Baxendal, Baxendel, Baxindine, Baxendine, Baxenden and many more.

Early Notables of the Baxendall family

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Migration of the Baxendall family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: James Baxendale who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1860; John Baxendal arrived in Philadelphia in 1855; Thomas Baxendale arrived in Philadelphia in 1834.

Contemporary Notables of the name Baxendall (post 1700)+

  • Michael David Kighley Baxendall, Lecturer, University of London
  • David Kighley Baxendall, Director of Scotland's National Galleries

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