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
Living On Own Means 40
Tailor 26
Dress Maker 25
Tailoress 23
Cigar Maker 15
Scholar 15
Coal Hewer 15
General Labourer 14
Farmer 9
Slipper Maker 8
School 8
Brick Layer 7
Cabinet Maker 7
Commercial Traveller 7
Domestic Servant 7
Dressmaker 7
Boot Maker 6
Charwoman 6
No Occupation 6
Tailor Machinist 6
Traveller 6
Coal Miner Hewer 6
None 6
Clerk 5
Tailoress Coat Hand 5

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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