Anker Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Anker Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Anker family

Profession Census Frequency
School 33
Cotton Weaver 11
Farmer 5
Farm Labourer 5
General Servant (domestic) 4
Railway Clerk 4
Dressmaker 4
Private Means 4
At School 4
Carpenter 4
Cotton Spinner 3
Labourer 3
Weaver 3
Domestic Servant 3
Errand Boy 3
Carter 2
Platelayer 2
Salior 2
Tailor 2
Cotton Cuteroom 2
Housekeeper 2
No Occupation 2
Plasterer Labourer 2
Traction Engine Driver 2
Coal Miner (filler) 2

Anker Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Anker 100% 2,748
2 Inker 80% 798
3 Anchor 50% 715
4 Noaker 50% 199

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

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