Hampshire Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hampshire Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hampshire family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 28
General Servant Domestic 25
General Labourer 21
Coal Miner Hewer 18
Woollen Weaver 17
Scholar 16
Dress Maker 15
Cotton Weaver 14
Cook Domestic 12
Agricultural Labourer 12
Brick Layer 11
Coal Hewer 11
Gardener Domestic 10
Domestic Servant 8
Cotton Card Room Hand 8
Bricklayer Labourer 7
House Maid Domestic 7
Housemaid Domestic 7
Domestic General Servant 7
Farmer 7
Lighterman 6
Charwoman 6
Coal Miner 6
Railway Engine Driver 6
Farm Labourer 6

Hampshire Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hampshire 100% 14,497
2 Hampsheir 78% 368
3 Humpshire 89% 125

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

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