Compton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Compton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Compton family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 105
Independent 71
Female Servant 63
Labourer 42
Farmer 33
Male Servant 22
Tailor 17
Gardener 13
Carpenter 12
Dress Maker 9
Shoe Maker 8
Independant 7
Cooper 6
Pupil 6
Milliner 6
Ag Labourer 6
Butcher 5
Grocer 5
Ag Lab 5
Publican 4
Baker 4
Weaver 4
Miller 4
Blacksmith 3
Weaver Cotton & Mohair 3

Compton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Compton 100% 21,313
2 Campton 86% 1,994
3 Cumpton 86% 236

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

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