Hackney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hackney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hackney family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 49
Female Servant 24
Male Servant 13
Independent 11
Labourer 9
Cotton Weaver 8
Silk 8
Farmer 7
Silk Weaver 7
Potter 7
Millwright 5
Journeyman Potter 5
Cotton Piece 4
Shoe Maker 4
Apprentice 4
Smith 4
Boot Man 3
Coal Miner 3
Cotton Spinner 3
Dress Maker 3
Publican 3
Silk Throwster Operative 3
Grocer 3
Charwoman 3
Cordwainer 2

Hackney Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hackney 100% 10,195
2 Hockney 86% 2,123
3 Hickney 86% 166
4 Hakney 86% 107

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

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