Sexton - Last Names

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Sexton

/ˈsɛkstən/

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Moderate

Meaning

Church officer or caretaker of a church

Represents stewardship, responsibility, and service within a religious or community context

Symbolism

Embodies duty, tradition, and spiritual guardianship. Symbolically linked to care, order, and reverence for sacred spaces

Etymology: Derived from the Old English 'sacristan' via Medieval Latin 'sacristanus', meaning 'keeper of sacred objects' or 'church official'. Originally denoted someone who served in a church, maintaining records and overseeing burial grounds

Style & Origin

traditional
professional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Sexton is rooted in medieval occupational surnames and has long been associated w

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