Near Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Near Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Near family

Profession Census Frequency
Silk Factory 3
Female Servant 2
Gardener 1
Male Servant 1
Mariner 1
Rope Maker 1
Sailor 1
Milliner 1
Ag Labourer 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Mechanic 1
Prisoner-labourer 1
Shoe Maker 1
Sawyer 1
Carpenter 1
Clergyman 1
Tailor 1
Independent 1
Milliner Apprentice 1
Carter 1
Police Officer 1

Near Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Near 100% 524
2 Noar 75% 332
3 Neare 80% 253
4 Anear 80% 242
5 Norie 20% 190
6 Noor 50% 153
7 Nore 25% 141
8 Noore 40% 127
9 Nair 50% 117
10 Nero 50% 106
11 Nare 50% 100

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

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