Buxton

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Buxton

  1. A botanical plant name author abbreviation for botanist Richard Buxton (1786-1865).

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English

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Etymology

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Two main origins:

Proper noun

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Buxton (countable and uncountable, plural Buxtons)

  1. A placename:
    1. A town in High Peak district, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom (OS grid ref SK059735).
    2. A village in Buxton with Lamas parish, Broadland district, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom (OS grid ref TG2322).
    3. A town in the Shire of Murrindindi, Victoria, Australia.
    4. A village in Wollondilly Shire, New South Wales, Australia.
    5. An unincorporated community in Wilson County, Kansas, United States.
    6. A town in York County, Maine, United States.
    7. An unincorporated community in Panola County, Mississippi, United States.
    8. A census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina, United States.
    9. A city in Traill County, North Dakota, United States.
    10. An unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States.
  2. A habitational surname from Old English.

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Statistics

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  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Buxton is the 4477th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 7925 individuals. Buxton is most common among White (82.65%) and Black/African American (11.72%) individuals.

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