Farnes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Farnes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Farnes family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 19
Agricultural Labourer 11
Independent 7
Carpenter 5
Labourer 4
Smith 3
Weaver 3
Grocer 3
Gardener 2
Pauper 2
Lace Maker 2
Baker 2
Butcher 1
Toll Collector 1
Dress Maker 1
Mechanic 1
Warehouseman 1
Blacksmith 1
Brass Founder 1
Car Man 1
Farmer 1
School Master 1
Attorney's Clerk 1
Groom 1
Sexton 1

Farnes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ferns 67% 2,717
2 Farnes 100% 2,462
3 Fearns 67% 1,789
4 Furnis 67% 575
5 Ferens 50% 461
6 Farness 86% 381
7 Furnes 83% 380
8 Farns 83% 233
9 Fernis 67% 211
10 Frans 50% 211
11 Franes 67% 147
12 Fernes 83% 136
13 Franis 50% 117
14 Furnas 67% 106

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The surname Farnes is the 2nd most popular variant of Ferns.

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