Dorning Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dorning Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dorning family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 39
Cord Wainer 6
Piecer In Cotton Factory 3
Provision Dealer 2
Blacksmith 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Dress Maker 2
Labourer 2
Annuitant 1
Apprentice To Brass Finisher 1
At Home 1
Boiler Maker's Apprentice 1
Book Keeper At Iron Foundry 1
Book Keeper Unemployed 1
Cabinet Maker Employing 2 Men & 3 Boys 1
Calico Weaver 1
Cashier Timber Men 1
Coal Miner 1
Commission Agent 1
Corn Clerk Iron Trade 1
Cotton Roller Coverer 1
Cotton Ruler 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Cotton Winder 1

Dorning Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dorning 100% 1,352
2 Durning 86% 230

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

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