Duncan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Duncan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Duncan family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 78
Female Servant 38
Agricultural Labourer 35
Labourer 28
Gardener 22
Male Servant 18
Merchant 15
Clerk 13
Mariner 13
Tailor 13
Baker 9
Pupil 9
Weaver 8
Soldier 8
Painter 8
Smith 7
Dress Maker 7
Grocer 7
Publican 7
Hawker 6
Cooper 6
Engineer 5
Pilot 5
Carpenter 5
Laundress 5

Duncan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Duncan 100% 30,450
2 Duncon 83% 526
3 Dancan 83% 204
4 Dencon 67% 119

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

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