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
Scholar 256
House Servant 36
At Home 34
Dress Maker 32
Labourer 30
Annuitant 25
Scholar At Home 20
Servant 19
Gardener 18
Agricultural Labourer 16
Farm Labourer 14
House Keeper 13
Tailor 13
General Servant 12
Mariner 11
Errand Boy 10
Shoe Maker 9
Laundress 9
Charwoman 8
Nurse 8
School Mistress 7
Lace Maker 7
Baker 7
Engineer 6
Shepherd 6

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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