Bess Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bess Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bess family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 4
Female Servant 4
Labourer 3
Independent 3
Carpenter 2
Male Servant 2
Linen Draper 1
Agricultural Female Servant 1
Daily Nurse 1
Lace Maker 1
R Policeman 1
Railway Policeman 1
Tailor 1
Gardener 1
Caoch M 1
Hostler 1
Weaver 1
Dress Maker 1
Washer Woman 1
Common Brewer 1
Property Maid 1
Shoe Maker 1

Bess Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bass 75% 23,795
2 Buss 75% 7,296
3 Boss 75% 4,749
4 Bees 75% 4,440
5 Biss 75% 3,833
6 Beese 60% 1,721
7 Bess 100% 751
8 Bessie 67% 315
9 Baiss 60% 254
10 Bease 60% 192
11 Busse 60% 154
12 Besse 80% 136

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The surname Bess is the 7th most popular variant of Bass.

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