Joan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Joan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Joan family

Profession Census Frequency
House Maid 1
Pawnbrokers Salesman 1
Picture Painter 1
Scullery Maid Domestic 1
Silversmith Assistant 1
Private Infantry 1
Tailoress 1
Page Domestic 1
Painter 1
Painter Decorater 1
School 1
Gardener (domestic) 1
Grocer's Assistant 1

Joan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Jane 50% 20,124
2 Jone 50% 5,118
3 Jean 75% 1,135
4 June 25% 803
5 Jeune 40% 456
6 Jon 75% 424
7 Jeane 60% 268
8 Jaine 40% 229
9 Jun 50% 224
10 Joan 100% 175
11 Jan 75% 147
12 Jain 50% 134
13 Join 75% 126

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The surname Joan is the 10th most popular variant of Jane.

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