James Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

James Name Meaning: A variation of the late Latin Jacomus. Also derives from the personal name James

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

James Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the James family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 2,001
Female Servant 1,840
Independent 1,079
Farmer 918
Male Servant 759
Labourer 742
Shoe Maker 318
Carpenter 289
Collier 237
Miner 227
Mason 182
Tailor 173
Dress Maker 161
Pauper 143
Blacksmith 129
Servant 122
Ag Labourer 117
Publican 104
Apprentice 95
Coal Miner 93
Clerk 92
Mariner 91
Independant 89
Weaver 88
Gardener 87

James Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 James 100% 472,435
2 Jomes 80% 384
3 Jams 80% 170
4 Jims 60% 155
5 Jass 60% 149
6 Jeymes 67% 117
7 Jas 60% 101

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

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