Dening Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dening Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dening family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 6
Female Servant 6
Male Servant 4
Smith 3
Independent 3
Grocer 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Coal Miner Miner Miner 2
Lodger 1
Shopkeeper 1
Journeyman Tailor 1
Mariner 1
Wood Carver 1
Tailor 1
Artist 1
Clener 1
Coach Maker Apprentice 1
Coach Smith 1
Ag Labourer 1
Yeoman 1
Gardener 1
Railway Constable 1
Ribbon Weaver 1
Shoe Maker 1
Ink Maker 1

Dening Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Denning 86% 8,614
2 Dunnage 43% 1,251
3 Dening 100% 1,161
4 Dinnage 43% 1,002
5 Douning 71% 166
6 Duning 83% 157
7 Dining 83% 105
8 Deaning 86% 101

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The surname Dening is the 3rd most popular variant of Denning.

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