England Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

England Name Meaning: This name derives from the tribes of Germany known as the 'Angles'.The word 'Englise' was used to 'Angles' from 'Saxons'.

The 'Angles' tribe were the people who invaded eastern & northern counties in England from the 5th to the 6th century.They gave their name to 'East Anglia' subsequently 'England'.The name if of German origin.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

England Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the England family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 194
Female Servant 128
Independent 96
Labourer 65
Farmer 49
Shoe Maker 47
Male Servant 38
Carpenter 26
Coal Miner 22
Tailor 21
Ag Labourer 20
Stone Mason 16
Apprentice 13
Baker 13
Dress Maker 13
Pupil 11
Butcher 11
Grocer 11
Stone Cutter 11
Blacksmith 10
Servant 10
Glover 10
Mason 9
Painter 9
Pauper 8

England Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 England 100% 46,850
2 Ingland 86% 194

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

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