August Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

August Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the August family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 9
Female Servant 5
Agricultural Labourer 5
Cotton Weaver 4
Gardener 4
Shoe Maker 3
Tailoress 2
Farmer 2
Dress Maker 2
Silk Weaver 2
Ag Labourer 2
Blacksmith 2
Carpenter 2
Joiner 2
P Shoe Maker 1
Bill Broker 1
Clerk 1
Fishmonger 1
Merchant 1
Navy 1
Ropemaker 1
Stableman 1
Sugar Baker 1
Pupil 1
Resident 1

August Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Guest 50% 44,798
2 August 100% 1,733
3 Gest 50% 679
4 Gust 67% 619
5 Gast 50% 600
6 Gist 50% 550
7 Guist 50% 369
8 Guiest 50% 241
9 Gost 50% 225
10 Augusta 86% 147
11 Geast 33% 112

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The surname August is the 2nd most popular variant of Guest.

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