Mims Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Mims Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Mims family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 5
Bricklayer 2
Bakersman 1
Coach Smith 1
Errand Boy 1
General Servant 1
House Keeper 1
Mantle Maker 1
Omnibus Driver 1
Outfitter 1
Salesman Boot Trade 1
Printer Compositor 1
Farm Servant Indoor Domestic 1
Charwoman 1
Farm Labourer 1
Fish Monger & Green Grocer 1
Cook 1
Dressmaker Employing 2 Women 1 Apprentice 1
Master Mason Employing 2 Apprentice 1 Boy 1
Bar Maid 1
Cook Domestic Servant 1
Boat Builder 1
Brick Maker 1
Hair Dresser 1
Tailor 1

Mims Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Emms 50% 7,853
2 Imms 50% 1,033
3 Mimms 80% 314
4 Mims 100% 288
5 Emmis 40% 176
6 Emmes 40% 164
7 Mums 75% 155
8 Moms 75% 143
9 Emmas 40% 106

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The surname Mims is the 4th most popular variant of Emms.

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