Every year, National Maxwell Day is observed on January 30 to celebrate the history of the name and all the Maxwells worldwide. The name Maxwell is a Scottish surname, and a habitational name derived from near Melrose in Roxburghshire, Scotland. In 1144, The name Maxwell was used as ‘Mackeswell,’ meaning “Mack’s spring.” Maxwell as a surname is defined in Scottish Gaelic as MacSuail. The name Maxwell is of Scottish origin and means ‘great stream.’
History and Significance
Maxwell is a masculine English name and its meaning is “from Mack’s Spring.” Maxwell’s name has been used as a first name since 1880 when the U.S. began keeping track of names, and its usage peaked at 107 in 2014.
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Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 30 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January 30 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 30 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 30 | Saturday |
| 2028 | January 30 | Sunday |
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