Anston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Anston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Anston family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 28
General Labourer 4
Domestic Servant 3
Cook Domestic Servant 2
Clerk 2
Joiner 2
Seaman 2
Tailoress 2
Customs Officer 2
Millwright 1
Nurse Domestic 1
Coal Miner 1
Colliery Fireman 1
Lady 1
Rider 1
Pauper 1
Warehouse Man 1
Blacksmith 1
Carpenter 1
Shop Keeper 1
Fire Man 1
Orphan Child 1
Cavalry Private 1
Cavalry Sergeant 1
Beer House Keeper 1

Anston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Instone 71% 2,780
2 Inston 83% 799
3 Enstone 71% 765
4 Anstin 83% 629
5 Anston 100% 526
6 Enston 83% 424
7 Neston 67% 361
8 Ensten 67% 130
9 Instan 67% 106
10 Ansten 83% 104

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The surname Anston is the 5th most popular variant of Instone.

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