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
Scholar 151
Coal Miner 25
Labourer 22
Dress Maker 14
Agricultural Labourer 13
House Servant 11
Farm Labourer 10
At Home 9
Scholar At Home 8
Miner 7
Servant 7
Gardener 7
Annuitant 6
Home 6
Pauper 6
Tailor 6
Nurse 6
Grocer 5
Joiner 5
Factory Labourer 5
Fundholder 4
Wife 4
Carpenter 4
At School 4
Carter 4

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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