Ernest Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ernest Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ernest family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 15
Agricultural Labourer 4
Dress Maker 4
Coal Miner 2
Nurse 2
Weaver Cotton 2
At Home 2
Miner Maker 1
Charwoman 1
Jobbing Labourer 1
House Servant 1
Gardner 1
Shoe Maker 1
Wife 1
Cooper 1
Fund Holder 1
Employed At Paper Mill 1
Engineer 1
Boot & Shoe Maker 1
Brick Layer 1
Farmers Son 1
Saddler 1
Laundress 1
Farmer At 40 Acers 1
Wood Turner 1

Ernest Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ernest 100% 2,562
2 Ernst 83% 896
3 Earnest 86% 367

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

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