Dunton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dunton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dunton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 77
Agricultural Labourer 33
Straw Plaiter 8
Servant 7
Laundress 6
Labourer 4
Dress Maker 4
Tailor 4
None 4
Scholar National School 4
Baker 3
Bonnet Sewer 3
Farm Labourer 3
Plaiter 3
Stem Engine Work 3
Cotton Spinner 3
Coal Miner 3
Lock Maker 3
Lace Maker 2
Hay Dealer 2
House Servant 2
Infant 2
Wife 2
Chemical Labourer 2
Boot Maker 2

Dunton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Denton 83% 40,062
2 Dunton 100% 4,659
3 Dainton 71% 3,115
4 Danton 83% 1,619
5 Daunton 86% 1,115
6 Dinton 83% 293
7 Donton 83% 293
8 Dounton 86% 160
9 Denten 67% 111

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The surname Dunton is the 2nd most popular variant of Denton.

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