Abraham Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Abraham Name Meaning: This derives from the Hebrew personal given name 'Abraham',given by the returning crusaders to their children. 'Abraham translates to 'the father of the nation'.

This name was seen as recognition to their fathers visit to the 'holy land',later becoming surnames. The name was borne of the 'Jewish patriarchs',although it is not 'Jewish'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Abraham Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Abraham family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 606
Coal Miner 55
Agricultural Labourer 48
Dress Maker 36
Tailor 28
General Labourer 26
Labourer 25
Domestic Servant 24
General Servant 23
Annuitant 21
No Occupation 20
Farm Labourer 17
Tailoress 16
Charwoman 16
Carpenter 14
Laundress 14
Shoe Maker 14
House Keeper 12
General Servant Domestic 11
Cabinet Maker 10
Cigar Maker 10
Errand Boy 10
Lace Maker 9
Joiner 8
Lodging House Keeper 8

Abraham Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Abraham 100% 27,239
2 Barham 57% 16,017
3 Boreham 57% 6,837
4 Braham 86% 3,945
5 Bareham 57% 2,653
6 Borham 57% 1,292
7 Burham 57% 675
8 Bearham 57% 592
9 Berham 57% 509

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

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