Ferguson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ferguson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ferguson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 554
Agricultural Labourer 61
Labourer 45
Coal Miner 45
Dress Maker 36
House Keeper 28
House Servant 26
Cotton Weaver 21
Servant 20
Laundress 13
Joiner 13
Blacksmith 12
Stone Mason 11
General Servant 11
Mariner 11
Gardener 10
House Maid 10
Shoe Maker 10
Grocer 10
Tailor 10
Engine Fitter 9
Milliner 9
Cotton Winder 9
Char Woman 8
Plasterer 8

Ferguson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ferguson 100% 38,184
2 Fergusson 89% 3,005
3 Furguson 88% 2,054
4 Farguson 88% 2,007
5 Ferguison 89% 1,112
6 Forguson 88% 356
7 Fergason 88% 238
8 Furgeson 75% 189
9 Frogson 63% 173
10 Freguson 75% 155
11 Fergueson 89% 144
12 Firguson 88% 121
13 Fergison 88% 111
14 Fergeson 88% 105

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

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