Brighton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brighton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brighton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 43
Female Servant 39
Independent 21
Male Servant 20
Farmer 15
Labourer 14
Ag Labourer 11
Publican 7
Shoe Maker 7
Gardener 6
Weaver 6
Nail Maker 6
Servant 5
Painter 4
Shoemaker 4
Journeyman 3
Dress Maker 3
Carpenter 3
Merchant 3
Porter 3
Silk Weaver 3
Rope Maker 3
Baker 3
Pupil 3
Brick Layer 3

Brighton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Broughton 78% 40,682
2 Brighton 100% 10,902
3 Braughton 78% 391
4 Brighten 88% 291
5 Breighton 89% 213

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The surname Brighton is the 2nd most popular variant of Broughton.

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