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
Scholar 200
Labourer 34
House Servant 24
At Home 21
House Keeper 17
Coal Miner 16
Weaver 13
Agricultural Labourer 12
Power Loom Weaver 10
Cotton Weaver 10
Servant 9
Cotton Spinner 8
Errand Boy 8
Provision Dealer 8
Carter 8
General Servant 8
Power Loom Weaver Cotton 8
Annuitant 7
Farm Labourer 7
File Cutter 7
Cordwainer 6
Dress Maker 6
Laundress 6
Shoe Maker 6
Tailor 6

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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