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
Scholar 497
Agricultural Labourer 205
House Servant 74
Labourer 71
Glover 45
Shoe Maker 39
Dress Maker 37
Coal Miner 30
At Home 28
Servant 28
Farm Labourer 27
General Servant 24
Tailor 24
Stone Mason 23
Carpenter 22
Annuitant 19
Errand Boy 19
Laundress 19
House Keeper 16
Pauper 15
Butcher 14
Farm Servant 14
Nurse 13
Scholar At Home 13
Blacksmith 13

England Surname Variants Ranking

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

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