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 239
Coal Miner 44
House Servant 21
Agricultural Labourer 20
Labourer 16
Dress Maker 16
Laundress 10
House Keeper 10
Servant 8
Fund Holder 8
Carter 7
Shoe Maker 7
Joiner 7
Blacksmith 6
House Maid 6
Ship Carpenter 5
Boot Closer 5
Tailor 5
Farmer 4
Iron Works Labourer 4
Shoe Binder 4
Cook 4
Factory Hand Cotton 4
Engine Fitter 4
Boot & Shoe Maker 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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