Clark Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Clark Name Meaning: Of English and Irish origin, meaning one who can read and write.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Clark Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Clark family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 2,764
Female Servant 1,711
Independent 1,147
Labourer 962
Male Servant 678
Farmer 585
Shoe Maker 366
Carpenter 283
Ag Labourer 227
Tailor 215
Dress Maker 196
Weaver 136
Butcher 135
Blacksmith 131
Apprentice 127
Gardener 126
Laundress 117
Servant 115
Cotton Weaver 115
Coal Miner 114
Grocer 106
Independant 106
Baker 103
Mariner 102
Ag Lab 102

Clark Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Clark 100% 530,022
2 Clarke 83% 446,850
3 Clerk 80% 13,764
4 Clerke 67% 3,090
5 Clarck 83% 494
6 Calrk 60% 321
7 Calrke 50% 284
8 Clork 80% 157
9 Cleark 83% 117

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

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