Knighton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Knighton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Knighton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 126
Coal Miner 30
Agricultural Labourer 16
Shoe Maker 13
Labourer 12
Collier 10
Carpenter 7
Dress Maker 6
Grocer 6
Miner 6
General Servant 5
School Master 4
Boot Closser 4
House Keeper 3
Coachman 3
Joiner 3
School Mistress 3
Boot Maker 3
Domestic Servant 3
Clerk 3
Gardener 3
Inn Keeper 3
Shoe Closer 3
Shoe Liner 3
Lace Maker 3

Knighton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Knighton 100% 7,198
2 Kinghton 75% 656

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

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