Bracken Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bracken Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bracken family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 8
Farmer 6
Cotton Factory 4
Cotton Weaver 4
Shoe Maker 3
Pupil 2
Labourer 2
Striker 2
Carpenter 2
Lab 2
Paper Maker 2
Hair Dresser 1
Cooper 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Bedstead Maker 1
Butcher 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Pauper 1
Male Servant 1
Female Servant 1
Independant 1
In Paper Mill 1
Laundary Apprentice 1
Paper Makers 1
Steel Drawer 1

Bracken Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bracken 100% 2,945
2 Breckon 71% 1,435
3 Brackin 86% 258
4 Breckin 71% 238
5 Brocken 86% 228
6 Brecken 86% 127

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

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