Charles Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Charles Name Meaning: Believd to originate from the German 'Churl' which was used to refer to a 'free man'. Also derived from the name 'Carl/Karl' meaning 'man' or the naglo-Saxon word 'ceorl' meaning 'farmer'.

A name that was thought to be introduced by the Normans to England, may have been used to describe a 'free man' or 'peasant' or a 'farmer'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Charles Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Charles family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 469
Agricultural Labourer 160
House Servant 85
Labourer 70
At Home 68
Dress Maker 43
Farm Labourer 40
Coal Miner 39
Servant 38
Carpenter 29
Collier 28
General Servant 28
Shoe Maker 27
Annuitant 27
Gardener 26
Tailor 26
House Keeper 23
Pauper 19
Wife 18
Farm Servant 17
Baker 17
Mason 16
Laundress 16
Ag Labourer 15
Errand Boy 14

Charles Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Charles 100% 49,250
2 Charls 86% 172

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