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
China Clay Labourer 12
General Servant Domestic 11
Coal Miner Hewer 10
Dress Maker 9
General Labourer 8
Living On Own Means 8
Farmer 6
Nurse Domestic 4
Charwoman 4
School Boy 4
Blacksmith 4
Shepherd 4
Baker 3
Draper 3
Engineer & Machine Maker 3
Housemaid Domestic 3
Labourer 3
Baker Assistant 3
Chemical Labourer 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Boiler Maker 3
Clay Mine Labourer 3
Stationary Engine Driver At China Clay Works 3
Domestic Servant 2
Labourer In Brick Works 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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