Dexter Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Dexter ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dexter Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dexter family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 264
Agricultural Labourer 29
Coal Miner 16
Dress Maker 13
Farmer 13
General Labourer 13
Living On Own Means 11
School 11
Stocking Maker 11
Domestic Servant 10
Joiner 10
General Servant 8
Shoe Rivetter 8
Blacksmith 7
Labourer 7
Errand Boy 7
Grocer 7
Farm Labourer 7
Shoe Fitter 7
Cigar Manufacturer 7
Lace Mender 7
Railway Labourer 6
Shoe Maker 6
Clerk 6
Dressmaker 6

Dexter Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dexter 100% 13,432
2 Doxter 83% 100

Did you know?

The surname Dexter is the most popular version of all its varients

Search for the Dexter family