Glen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Glen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Glen family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 12
Independent 12
Female Servant 10
Labourer 8
Silk Winder 4
Nailor 3
Mason 2
Brick Layer 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Turner 2
Malster 2
Male Servant 2
Weaver 2
Coal Miner 2
Ribbon Weaver 2
Excavator 1
Cooper 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Agricultural Labourer Widow 1
Farmer 1
Publican 1
Painter 1
Tailor Apprentice 1
Pupil 1
Carpenter Journeyman 1

Glen Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Glenn 80% 5,963
2 Glen 100% 4,423
3 Eglin 60% 1,892
4 Eglen 80% 477
5 Eaglen 67% 418
6 Eglon 60% 342
7 Glenie 67% 262
8 Goalen 67% 260
9 Gleen 80% 249
10 Aglan 60% 246
11 Gleane 67% 233
12 Geelan 50% 186
13 Glan 75% 185
14 Glane 60% 127
15 Glean 80% 107
16 Glin 75% 107

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The surname Glen is the 2nd most popular variant of Glenn.

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