Where did Ruxton originate from?
India
England
Scotland
Ireland
Answer
Ruxton is an Indian origin surname. It is a shortened form of the name Rutherford, which has origins in the Scottish county of Berwickshire. The name Rutherford is derived from the Old English words ryde, meaning "riding", and ford, meaning "ford". The name Ruxton may have been given to someone who lived near a ford or to someone who was a horse rider.
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