Benjamin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Benjamin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Benjamin family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 191
General Dealer 17
Agricultural Labourer 16
Labourer 15
Bricklayer 14
Coal Miner 13
House Servant 12
Merchant Dau 12
Iron Miner 9
Dress Maker 8
Tailor 8
Tailoress 8
Farmer 7
Servant 7
Cigar Maker 7
Shepherd 6
Lead Miner 5
Dairy Maid 5
House Maid 5
Farm Servant 5
Wife 5
Clothier 5
Shoe Maker 4
Nurse 4
Dressmaker 4

Benjamin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Benjamin 100% 13,207
2 Benjamine 89% 462

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

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