Herton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Herton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Herton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 7
Brick Maker's Son 4
House Servant 3
Farmer's Daughter 2
Coal Miner 2
Power Loom Weaver Worsted 2
Rail Labourer 2
Cordwainer 1
Farmer Of 100 Acres Employing 5 Labourer 1
Pauper 1
Brick Maker 1
Brick Maker's Daughter 1
Brick Maker's Wife 1
Frame Work Knitter Woolen 1
Fancy Worker 1
Nursemaid 1
Proprietor Of A Private School 1
Teacher 1
House Keeper 1
Coal Dealer & Publican 1
Gun Stoker Journeyman 1
Hand Loom Weaver Silk 1
Jobbing Labourer 1
Servant Out Of Place 1
Retired Currier 1

Herton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Horton 83% 77,203
2 Harton 83% 6,016
3 Hurton 83% 1,478
4 Hartin 67% 1,075
5 Herton 100% 920
6 Hortin 67% 456
7 Horten 67% 343
8 Hirton 83% 231
9 Hearton 86% 209
10 Harten 67% 136

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The surname Herton is the 5th most popular variant of Horton.

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