Helme Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Helme Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Helme family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 58
Cotton Weaver 12
Coal Miner 7
Farmer 6
General Labourer 5
Stone Mason 5
Joiner 4
Cotton Winder 3
Domestic Servant 3
Agricultural Labour 3
Plumber 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Cotton Bleacher 2
Cotton Spinner 2
Gardner Domestic Servant 2
Living On Her Own Means 2
Milliner 2
Provision Dealer 2
Cotton Mill Hand 1
Foreman Silk 1
Hairdresser 1
Tailoress 1
Coach Man Groom 1
Local 1
Merchant 1

Helme Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hulme 80% 41,841
2 Holme 80% 16,513
3 Helm 80% 7,533
4 Helme 100% 3,265
5 Holm 60% 1,285
6 Hulm 60% 660
7 Halme 80% 475
8 Halam 40% 206
9 Halm 60% 157
10 Holam 40% 138

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The surname Helme is the 4th most popular variant of Hulme.

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