George Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

George Name Meaning: Derived from the Greek word "georgos", the name means "farmer" or "earth-worker".

Since the 18th Century, the name George became a common name. It belonged to six Kings in England, and is also the name of the legendary dragon-slayer, Saint George (patron saint of England).

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

George Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the George family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 1,467
Agricultural Labourer 427
House Servant 283
Labourer 219
At Home 176
Dress Maker 117
Servant 112
Farm Labourer 107
Annuitant 73
Carpenter 73
Coal Miner 72
Pauper 72
Laundress 71
Farmer's Son 69
Tailor 62
Shoe Maker 61
General Servant 61
Farm Servant 56
Blacksmith 45
Collier 43
Cook 40
House Maid 40
Gardener 40
Errand Boy 39
House Keeper 38

George Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 George 100% 136,927
2 Greig 33% 5,458
3 Greg 33% 509
4 Geroge 67% 479
5 Gorge 83% 431
6 Graig 33% 382
7 Grig 33% 316
8 Goerge 67% 216
9 Grieg 33% 191
10 Grag 33% 180
11 Grage 50% 159
12 Garge 67% 139
13 Greeg 33% 131

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

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