Galpin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Galpin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Galpin family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 132
Agricultural Labourer 15
General Labourer 12
Carpenter 10
General Servant 8
Laundress 8
Glover 7
Dress Maker 6
Labourer 6
Annuitant 5
Mason 5
Lace Maker 5
Cook Domestic Servant 4
Farm Labourer 4
Glove Maker 4
Housekeeper 3
Errand Boy 3
Grocer 3
Servant Domestic 3
Housemaid 2
Warehouseman 2
Butcher 2
Dairyman 2
Farmers Wife 2
Gardener 2

Galpin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gilpin 83% 5,319
2 Galpin 100% 4,886
3 Gilpen 67% 487
4 Galpine 86% 442
5 Galpen 83% 107

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The surname Galpin is the 2nd most popular variant of Gilpin.

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