Higham Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Higham Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Higham family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver 52
Cotton Weaver 48
Independent 38
Agricultural Labourer 37
Female Servant 36
Labourer 35
Farmer 27
Silk Weaver 24
Male Servant 16
Ag Lab 12
Tailor 11
Cotton Spinner 9
Cotton Piecer 9
Apprentice 8
Coal Miner 8
Carter 8
Dress Maker 8
Spinner 8
Collier 7
Gardener 7
Grocer 7
Dyer 6
Shoe Maker 5
Handloom Weaver 5
Painter 5

Higham Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Higham 100% 23,623
2 Hiam 67% 1,819
3 Hougham 71% 1,080
4 Hugham 83% 407
5 Heigham 86% 277
6 Haugham 71% 200
7 Highham 86% 164

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

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