Hoghton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hoghton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hoghton family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 10
Weaver 8
Ag Lab 7
Agricultural Labourer 6
Farmer 5
Cotton Winder 4
Independent 4
Silk Weaver 4
Cotton Card Room 3
Cotton Reeler 3
Female Servant 2
Ag Labourer 2
Boatman 2
Cotton Spinner 2
Daughter 2
Joiner 2
Male Servant 2
Blacksmith 1
Carter 1
Coal Heaver 1
Coal Merchant 1
Mechanic 1
Pensioner Army 1
Shop Maker 1
Warehouse Man 1

Hoghton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Houghton 88% 76,054
2 Haughton 75% 12,963
3 Highton 86% 5,120
4 Heighton 75% 2,336
5 Haighton 75% 1,127
6 Hoghton 100% 1,043
7 Hughton 86% 758
8 Houghten 75% 493

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The surname Hoghton is the 6th most popular variant of Houghton.

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