Knox Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Knox Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Knox family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 26
Agricultural Labourer 25
Female Servant 23
Labourer 23
Coal Miner 15
Tailor 12
Carpenter 7
Shoe Maker 6
Baker 5
Blacksmith 5
Collier 5
Bottle Maker 4
Dress Maker 4
Draper 4
Joiner 4
Servant 4
Cooper 3
Engineer 3
Miner 3
School Master 3
Waterman 3
Clerk 3
Independant 3
Male Servant 3
Farmer 3

Knox Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Knox 100% 15,502
2 Nocks 20% 316
3 Knocks 50% 120

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

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