Downton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Downton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Downton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 79
Agricultural Labourer 25
Glover 10
House Servant 7
Servant 7
Labourer 6
Shoe Maker 6
Farm Boy 4
Basket Maker 3
Coach Man 3
Carpenter 3
Carter 3
Dress Maker 3
Laundress 3
Gardener 3
Blacksmith 3
Housemaid 2
Agricultural Labourer Wife 2
Cook 2
Dairyman 2
Broker 2
House Keeper 2
Cheese Monger 2
East India Service Daur 2
Brick Layer 2

Downton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Downton 100% 4,738
2 Dounton 86% 160
3 Dewinton 75% 140

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

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