Hess Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hess Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hess family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 24
Musician 10
Agricultural Labourer 2
Dressmaker 2
Dyer 2
Cotton Porter 2
Domestic Servant 2
Painters Labourer 2
Silk Merchant 2
Joiner Apprentice 1
Labourer 1
Mason Labourer 1
Bridewell Keeper 1
Cooper 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Domestic Servant Housemaid 1
General Merchant 1
Joiner 1
Pupil Teacher 1
Late Captain In Army 1
Iron Dealer 1
Ag Labourer 1
Wife 1
Carter 1
House Maid 1

Hess Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hess 100% 1,289
2 Hesse 80% 1,062
3 Huss 75% 811
4 Hes 75% 505
5 Hoss 75% 268
6 Hass 75% 255
7 Houses 50% 252
8 Hasse 60% 131
9 Heughes 43% 119
10 Haasse 50% 100

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

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