Chin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Chin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Chin family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 4
Female Servant 4
Ag Labourer 3
Farmer 2
Tailor 2
Independent 2
Miller 1
Butcher 1
Milliner 1
Laundress 1
Governess 1
Miner 1
Shoe Maker 1
Grocer 1
Assistant 1
Cark Serew Maker Journeyman 1
Charwoman 1
Gardener 1
Hatter 1
Tailoress 1
Smith 1

Chin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cohen 60% 43,662
2 Chinn 80% 7,415
3 Cohn 50% 843
4 Cohan 60% 751
5 Chin 100% 615
6 Chine 80% 512
7 China 80% 477
8 Cheen 60% 333
9 Cohin 80% 331
10 Chun 75% 253
11 Chune 60% 241
12 Chain 80% 215
13 Chane 60% 205
14 Chan 75% 148
15 Chen 75% 131
16 Cohoon 50% 100

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The surname Chin is the 5th most popular variant of Cohen.

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