Darwen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Darwen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Darwen family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 23
Hand Loom Weaver 5
Labourer 3
Silk Throwster 3
Stone Mason 3
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Dress Maker 2
Laundress 2
Weaver 2
Winder Cotton 2
Scholar At Home 2
Weaver Worsted 2
Farmer Of 28 Acres Employing 2 Men 1
Farmer's Daughter 1
Farmer's Wife 1
Nail Maker 1
Relief From Parish 1
Retired Engineer 1
Boot Closer 1
Burner 1
Farmer 33 Acres 1
Farmers Son 1
Grocer & Draper 1
Master Saddler 1

Darwen Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Darwin 83% 4,435
2 Darwen 100% 1,733
3 Drown 50% 823
4 Derwin 67% 237

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The surname Darwen is the 2nd most popular variant of Darwin.

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