Christian Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Christian Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Christian family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 98
Agricultural Labourer 85
Independent 53
Labourer 38
Male Servant 33
Farmer 33
Independant 28
Joiner 23
Shoe Maker 17
Mariner 15
Baker 14
Dress Maker 13
Mason 12
Tailor 12
Blacksmith 8
Fisherman 7
Pupil 6
Gardener 6
Merchant 6
Nailor 6
Agricultural Labourer And Fisherman 5
Pauper 5
Publican 5
Spinner 5
Weaver 5

Christian Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Christian 100% 21,561
2 Christon 78% 1,757
3 Christain 78% 1,591
4 Christina 78% 276
5 Christin 89% 211
6 Christan 89% 152
7 Christion 89% 143
8 Christine 78% 132
9 Christiana 90% 125
10 Christen 78% 112

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

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