Meredith Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Meredith Name Meaning: This name derives from welsh and translate as 'chief'.

Describes a descendant of 'Margetud' king of 'Dyfed'. The first recorded spelling is that of 'Thomas Merydewe',dated 1379.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Meredith Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Meredith family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 199
Female Servant 145
Farmer 122
Independent 98
Male Servant 78
Labourer 67
Collier 29
Shoe Maker 29
Miner 28
Carpenter 19
Mason 16
Tailor 15
Pauper 14
Independant 14
Nailor 13
Publican 11
Smith 11
Servant 9
Joiner 8
Brick Layer 8
Milliner 8
Blacksmith 7
Painter 7
Coal Miner 7
Laundress 7

Meredith Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Meredith 100% 42,544
2 Meridith 88% 2,384
3 Merideth 75% 1,073
4 Merdith 88% 413
5 Meredeth 88% 293
6 Moredith 88% 242
7 Maredith 88% 180
8 Merredith 89% 126
9 Merridith 78% 107

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