Clark Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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

Discover how your Clark ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Clark Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Clark family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 8,551
Agricultural Labourer 2,761
Labourer 803
House Servant 722
Dress Maker 535
Servant 453
Coal Miner 395
Laundress 376
House Keeper 345
General Servant 342
Carter 301
Carpenter 287
Shoe Maker 251
Blacksmith 226
House Maid 221
Domestic Servant 197
Farm Labourer 192
Tailor 191
Cook 174
Nurse 164
Gardener 164
Grocer 123
Groom 118
Lace Maker 118
Farmer 116

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

Did you know?

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

Search for the Clark family