Gayton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gayton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gayton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 112
Agricultural Labourer 12
Lace Maker 9
Shoe Maker 8
Dress Maker 7
General Labourer 6
Laundress 6
General Servant 5
Domestic Servant 4
Solicitor Daughter 4
Bricklayer Labourer 4
Shepherd 4
Carpenter 3
Copper Smith 3
Coppersmith 3
Draper Assistant 3
Servant 3
Tailor 3
Shoe Rivetter 3
Pauper 3
Shoe Fitter 3
Cordwainer 3
Ladysmaid 2
Oyster Merchant 2
Woollen Cloth Worker 2

Gayton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gayton 100% 4,430
2 Guyton 83% 1,079
3 Gatten 67% 414
4 Gyton 83% 343
5 Geyton 83% 285

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

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