Dorkin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dorkin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dorkin family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 4
Independent 3
Male Servant 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Engineer 2
Lace Maker 1
Tailor J 1
Cotton Employ 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Winder 1
Brewer's Servant 1
Optician 1
Pupil 1
Shoe Maker 1
Ag Labourer 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Bookseller 1
Fruiterer 1
Female Servant 1

Dorkin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Durkin 83% 6,728
2 Darkin 83% 3,198
3 Dorkin 100% 1,016
4 Durkan 67% 691
5 Darken 67% 345
6 Dirken 67% 334
7 Durken 67% 326
8 Derkin 83% 313
9 Drakin 67% 294
10 Dirkin 83% 282
11 Dorken 83% 148

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The surname Dorkin is the 3rd most popular variant of Durkin.

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