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Axtell.

A surname.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A surname.

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  2. A placename, from the surname: A city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States.

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  3. A placename, from the surname: An unincorporated community in Macon County, Missouri, United States.

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  4. A placename, from the surname: A village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States.

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  5. A placename, from the surname: An unincorporated community in McLennan County, Texas, United States.

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  6. A placename, from the surname: An unincorporated community in Sanpete County, Utah, United States.

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  7. A placename, from the surname: An unincorporated community in Buckingham County, Virginia, United States.

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Where this word comes from

Two possible origins: * An Anglicized form of the Old Norse personal name Ásketill, which is composed of the elements áss (“god”) + ketill (“kettle, cauldron”). * Occupational surname for a salt merchant, from Middle English hacksalt (“salt-chopper”).

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