Emerson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Emerson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Emerson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 42
Independent 42
Lead Miner 41
Female Servant 38
Farmer 32
Male Servant 15
Labourer 14
Weaver 10
Coal Miner 9
Tailor 7
Blacksmith 6
Butcher 6
Pupil 5
Joiner 5
Piecer 5
Ag Labourer 5
Shoe Maker 4
Dress Maker 4
Inn Keeper 4
Silk Weaver 4
Calico Printer Apprentice 3
Cotton Printer Apprentice 3
Shop Keeper 3
Pauper 3
Lead Ore Miner 3

Emerson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Emmerson 88% 19,987
2 Emerson 100% 15,667
3 Marson 71% 13,334
4 Morson 71% 3,376
5 Morison 57% 3,156
6 Merson 86% 1,921
7 Murson 71% 702
8 Marison 57% 398
9 Merison 71% 242
10 Moorson 57% 203
11 Amerson 86% 179
12 Moreson 57% 160
13 Marsen 57% 144
14 Murison 57% 132
15 Moorison 50% 102

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The surname Emerson is the 2nd most popular variant of Emmerson.

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