The name Laxe is thought to have been from the Old Norse word "lax," and be a nickname from the salmon. 1
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Early Origins of the Laxe family
The surname Laxe was first found in Norfolk where as a forename, Lax de Ludham was recorded at Holme, Norfolk (1141-1149.) Years later, Thomas Lax was listed as a Freeman of York in 1351. 1
Early History of the Laxe family
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Laxe Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Laxe are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Laxe include: Lax, Laxe and others.
Early Notables of the Laxe family
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Migration of the Laxe family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Laxe or a variant listed above: Ann Lax who arrived in Virginia in 1731; George Lax who sailed to America in 1744 and Christian Lax who arrived in Philadelphia in 1792.
