Bence Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bence Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bence family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 17
Female Servant 17
Independent 15
Labourer 10
Mason 6
Male Servant 4
Cotton Dresser 3
Mariner 3
Shoe Maker 3
Tailor 3
Clerk 3
Pauper 3
Coal Miner 3
Dress Maker 2
School Master 2
Farmer 2
Nurse 2
Carpenter 2
Gardener 2
Laundress 2
Publican 2
Mantle Maker 1
Mason's Journeyman 1
Silk Factory 1
Upholsterers 1

Bence Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bunce 80% 14,641
2 Bance 80% 4,226
3 Bence 100% 4,166
4 Bince 80% 280
5 Bounce 67% 180
6 Bonce 80% 157

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The surname Bence is the 3rd most popular variant of Bunce.

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