Ness Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ness Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ness family

Profession Census Frequency
Male Servant 9
Independent 8
Agricultural Labourer 8
Labourer 4
Female Servant 4
Farmer 4
Carpenter 3
Joiner 3
Clerk 2
Gardener 2
Nurseryman 2
Surgeon 2
Independant 2
Miner 1
Ship Wright J 1
Coach Maker 1
Publican 1
Coachman 1
Collar Maker 1
Excise Officer 1
Gardner 1
Glass Mounter 1
Milk Man 1
Sergeant 1
Shoe Binder 1

Ness Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ness 100% 2,806
2 Noss 75% 365
3 Nees 75% 202
4 Nass 75% 143

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

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