Banton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Banton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Banton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 36
Independent 20
Labourer 13
Female Servant 12
Cotton Spinner 11
Male Servant 10
Farmer 7
Weaver 6
Carpenter 5
Ag Labourer 4
Brick Maker 3
Gardener 3
Clothier 3
Tailor J 3
Low Spinner 3
Blacksmith 2
Baker 2
Silk Glove Sticher 2
Widow 2
Banker 2
Cotton 2
Green Grocer 2
Mariner 2
Publican 2
Carpenter Journeyman 2

Banton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Benton 83% 24,062
2 Banton 100% 5,956
3 Bunton 83% 4,563
4 Bainton 86% 2,890
5 Bantin 83% 745
6 Binton 83% 725
7 Buntin 67% 438
8 Bointon 71% 343
9 Bonton 83% 266
10 Bunten 67% 256
11 Baunton 86% 236
12 Benten 67% 150
13 Bounton 71% 131

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The surname Banton is the 2nd most popular variant of Benton.

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