Elwis Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Elwis Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Elwis family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
House Keeper 4
Dress Maker 3
Farmer 3
Living On Her Own Means 2
Farm Servant 2
Fruit Dealer 2
Living On Own Means 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Grocer Assistant 2
Timber Merchant 2
Nurse Sick 1
Gunner R M Artillery 1
Baker 1
Baker Apprentice 1
Barman Inn 1
Footman Domestic 1
Living On Own Means I P Suffolk & Essex 1
Owns Means 1
Furnace Man 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Engine Tool Maker 1
Baker Assistant 1
Gardener And Groom 1
Charwoman 1

Elwis Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lewis 60% 587,574
2 Laws 40% 23,910
3 Lowes 40% 14,705
4 Lewes 40% 12,347
5 Lawes 40% 10,916
6 Lowis 60% 3,579
7 Lows 40% 1,429
8 Lawis 60% 1,266
9 Leweis 50% 790
10 Lewies 50% 691
11 Lews 40% 642
12 Elwis 100% 557
13 Elwes 80% 456
14 Lowse 20% 237
15 Lowas 40% 236
16 Lweis 60% 227
17 Elwiss 83% 126

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The surname Elwis is the 12th most popular variant of Lewis.

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