Craig Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Craig Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Craig family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 68
General Labourer 36
Dress Maker 33
Farmer 28
General Servant Domestic 25
Scholar 24
Coal Miner Hewer 22
Draper Assistant 17
Cotton Weaver 17
Joiner Carpenter 16
Domestic Servant 15
Charwoman 14
Cook Domestic 14
Dressmaker 14
Limestone Quarryman 14
Clerk 13
Dock Labourer 13
Housemaid Domestic 13
Cooper 12
Commercial Clerk 11
Engine Fitter 11
Tailoress 10
Coal Miner C Hewer 10
House Maid Domestic 9
Laundress Wash 9

Craig Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Craig 100% 24,347
2 Crago 60% 1,551
3 Courage 43% 1,433
4 Crage 60% 1,250
5 Craigie 71% 1,191
6 Craige 83% 453
7 Cragie 67% 413
8 Craigg 83% 373
9 Cragoe 50% 344
10 Creig 80% 313
11 Crag 80% 253
12 Cregoe 33% 154

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

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