Cottom Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cottom Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cottom family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 64
Agricultural Labourer 13
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 13
Dress Maker 6
Cotton Weaver 5
House Keeper 5
House Servant 4
Servant 4
Domestic Servant 3
Labourer 3
Carter 3
Cotton Hand Loom Weaver 3
Farmer 3
Joiner 3
Shoemaker 3
Cotton Carder 2
Errand Boy 2
Hand Loom Weaver 2
Iron Turner 2
Lime Sorter 2
Dressmaker 2
Packer 2
Cordwainer 2
Mantle Maker 2
Steam Engine Proprietor 2

Cottom Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cottam 83% 12,551
2 Cottom 100% 3,898

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The surname Cottom is the 2nd most popular variant of Cottam.

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