Around the globe, Claxton (Claxton 
) is a rare masculine forename. The given name Claxton is characteristic of Northern America, particularly the United States, where it is a very rare boy's name. Predominantly, Claxton is the last name as well as the forename.
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| Claxton | Canada, Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Ireland |
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marshall claxton British artist (1813-1881), GB (b. 1813) |
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philander claxton American academic (1862-1957), US (b. 1862) |
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| geary claxton college basketball player (2005–2008) Penn State |
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| sir robert claxton, of horden & claxton - 20 Aug 1486 (or 1484) |
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| sir william claxton - Bef 13 May 1430 (date will proven) |
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| sir william claxton, of claxton & horden - Aft 1380 (will date) |
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| taylor l claxton researcher |
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