Champion Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Champion Name Meaning: A status name for a 'professional champion'.

Also denoted to an agent employed to delegate one of the parties in a trial.It was common in the middle ages to settle disputes in combat.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Champion Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Champion family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 83
Independent 65
Female Servant 61
Labourer 40
Male Servant 27
Tin Miner 24
Farmer 21
Carpenter 18
Copper Miner 16
Blacksmith 14
Miner 12
Gardener 11
Ag Labourer 10
Shoe Maker 10
Sawyer 8
Pupil 7
Dress Maker 7
Shop Keeper 6
Fisherman 6
Weaver 6
Baker 6
Clerk 6
Mason 5
Apprentice 5
Laundress 5

Champion Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Champion 100% 23,402
2 Champin 88% 175
3 Champian 88% 103

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

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