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 301
Cotton Weaver 57
General Labourer 34
Coal Miner 28
Labourer 14
Domestic Servant 13
Dress Maker 12
Clerk 12
Cotton Spinner 12
Farm Labourer 9
Grocer 9
Tailor 9
Farmer 9
Carter 8
Joiner 8
Agricultural Labourer 8
Living On Own Means 7
Charwoman 7
Dock Labourer 7
Shoe Maker 6
House Keeper 6
Tailoress 6
Silk Piecer 5
Fustian Cutter 5
Gardener 5

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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