Branston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Branston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Branston family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 26
Female Servant 24
Independent 9
Stocking Maker 6
Farmer 5
Dress Maker 5
Joiner 5
Butcher 4
Grocer 4
Male Servant 4
Frame Work Knitter 3
Laundress 3
Shop Keeper 3
Taylor 3
Labourer 2
Lace Maker 2
Blacksmith 2
Grazier 2
Nurse 2
Servant 2
Wool Comber 1
Male-servant 1
Cook 1
Ribbon Weaver 1
Silk Througher 1

Branston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Branston 100% 4,418
2 Bernstein 56% 3,159
3 Burniston 67% 1,167
4 Branstone 89% 368
5 Barnston 75% 228
6 Burnston 75% 138
7 Burneston 67% 129
8 Brinston 88% 128
9 Braunston 89% 117
10 Brunston 88% 108
11 Bernstien 56% 107
12 Barnstein 56% 101

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

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