Kirwan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Kirwan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Kirwan family

Profession Census Frequency
Gentleman 4
Labourer 3
Wool Comber 2
Fellow 1
Scholar 1
Army Half Pay 1
Female Servant 1
Apprentice 1
Independent 1
Clergy Man 1
Cordwinder 1
Joiner 1
Plasterer Journeyman 1
Wool Comber Joiner 1

Kirwan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Kerwin 67% 1,972
2 Kirwan 100% 950
3 Kirwin 83% 891
4 Kerwan 83% 177
5 Kirwen 83% 111

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The surname Kirwan is the 2nd most popular variant of Kerwin.

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