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
Scholar 5
Lab Seapery 2
Servant 2
Sergeant 1
Boot Maker 1
Cap Maker 1
Dock Labourer 1
Factory 1
Genl Servant 1
Tailor 1
Railway Clerk 1
Sinker 1
Annuitant 1
Land Holder 1
Pit Labouring 1
French Governess 1
Properitor Of House 1
Son At Home 1
Carpenter 1
Employed At Home 1
House Servant 1
Wife 1
Clerk Railway 1
Flax Rover 1
House Keeper 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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