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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, composed of Old English elements blæc "black" and stān "stone".
Derived from the name Blackstone, composed of Old English elements blæc "black" and stān "stone".