Harpur Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Harpur Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Harpur family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 19
Labourer 3
Son Of Above 3
Lock Maker 3
Baker 1
Farm Servant 1
Railway Messenger 1
Road Labourer 1
Tailor 1
Land Surveyor 1
Printer&compositer 1
Printer&compositers Wife 1
Brickmaker 1
Brickmaker & Farmer 18 Accers Employing 4 Men 1
Ship Agent 1
Income Derived From Houses 1
Not In Any Occupation 1
Lock Maker's Wife 1
Locksmith 1
Locksmith's Wife 1
Saddler 1
Sailor 1
Painter 1
Nailmaker 1
Servant 1

Harpur Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harper 83% 116,388
2 Harpur 100% 1,101
3 Horper 67% 839
4 Heraper 57% 155
5 Herper 67% 155
6 Harpour 86% 129

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The surname Harpur is the 2nd most popular variant of Harper.

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