Makens Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Makens Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Makens family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 3
Independent 3
Farmer 2
Female Servant 2
Labourer 2
Boiler Maker 1
Crofter 1
Carter 1
Cotton Manufacturer 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Servant 1
Weaver 1
White Spinster 1
Figure Maker Journeyman 1
House Maid 1

Makens Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Meakins 71% 3,412
2 Makins 83% 2,506
3 Meekins 57% 630
4 Makens 100% 449

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The surname Makens is the 4th most popular variant of Meakins.

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