Elton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Elton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Elton family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 43
Agricultural Labourer 37
Labourer 19
Farmer 15
Female Servant 14
Male Servant 8
Carpenter 8
Butcher 5
Tailor 5
Shoe Maker 4
Coal Miner 3
Collier 3
Woollen Spinner 3
Apprentice 3
Gardener 3
Comedian 2
Brick Layer 2
Cotton Sp 2
Cotton Spinner 2
Pupil 2
Coachman 2
Boarder 2
Wheel Wright 2
Draper 2
Clock Maker 2

Elton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Elton 100% 8,598
2 Alton 80% 6,716
3 Luton 60% 2,364
4 Oulton 67% 1,485
5 Leaton 67% 1,229
6 Loton 60% 1,201
7 Aulton 67% 840
8 Alten 60% 643
9 Loten 40% 483
10 Leeton 67% 299
11 Lauton 50% 296
12 Laton 60% 233
13 Leuton 67% 164
14 Louton 50% 118

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

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