Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English (British)
Other Forms FormsBlakeston, Blackstone, Blakiston, Blakistone, Blaxton, Blackiston, Blackistone
Meaning & History
The surname Blakeston was first found in the West Riding of Yorkshire at Blaxton, a township in the parish of Finningley, union and soke of Doncaster.Derived from the name Blackstone.