Common Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Common Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Common family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 26
Agricultural Labourer 21
Labourer 15
Male Servant 11
Farmer 7
Joiner 7
Independent 7
Carpenter 6
Miner 5
Shoe Maker 5
Blacksmith 4
Mason 3
Miller 3
Tinner 3
Milliner 3
Tailor 3
Shepherd 3
Clay Labourer 2
Parish Apprentice 2
Clerk 2
Apprentice 2
Brick Maker 2
Butcher 2
Joiner's Apprentice 2
Wood Man 2

Common Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Common 100% 5,598
2 Cummin 67% 874
3 Cammon 83% 317
4 Camon 67% 260
5 Commin 83% 185
6 Comman 83% 119

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

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