Monks Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Monks Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Monks family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 48
Female Servant 37
Labourer 35
Cotton Weaver 34
Weaver 32
Independent 26
Male Servant 20
Tailor 13
Joiner 11
Farmer 10
Silk Weaver 9
Dress Maker 7
Stone Cutter 7
Shoe Maker 7
Crofter 7
Cotton Spinner 6
Mason 6
Stone Mason 6
Iron Founder 6
Servant 6
Calico Printer 5
Apprentice 5
Hand Loom Weaver 5
Ag Labourer 5
Frame Work Knitter 5

Monks Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Monks 100% 18,942
2 Munks 80% 1,407
3 Minks 80% 738
4 Manks 80% 448
5 Monkes 83% 114

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

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