Makin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Makin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Makin family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 41
Agricultural Labourer 40
Weaver 32
Labourer 29
Female Servant 24
Independent 19
Male Servant 17
Farmer 16
Shoe Maker 13
Silk Weaver 11
Cotton Spinner 8
Frame Work Knitter 7
Ag Lab 7
Coal Miner 7
Hand Loom Weaver 7
Heald Knitter 6
Silk Winder 6
Dress Maker 5
Power Loom Weaver 5
Cotton Card Room 4
Carder 4
Crofter 4
Independant 4
Provision Dealer 4
Shop Keeper 4

Makin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Makin 100% 16,513
2 Meakin 83% 15,471
3 Mackin 83% 3,525
4 Meekin 67% 720
5 Maken 80% 401
6 Meaken 67% 285
7 Makein 83% 205
8 Mekin 80% 197
9 Makon 80% 147

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

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