Niven Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Niven Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Niven family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 4
Cotton Weaver 3
House Maid Domestic 2
Housemaid Domestic 2
Shirt & Collar Dresser 2
Cook Domestic 2
Travelling Draper 2
Own Means 2
Blacksmith 2
Boarding House Keeper 1
Carman 1
Clerk Of Works 1
Electrical Engineer 1
Art Student 1
Boatfireman Stationery Engine Iron Works 1
Book Keeper 1
Companion Domestic 1
Draper Clerk 1
Engineer Cry Millers Maker 1
Gardner 1
Apprentice Blacksmith 1
Apprentice Engineer 1
Confectionery Baker 1
Licensed Victualler 1
Living On Own Means 1

Niven Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Nevin 60% 3,518
2 Niven 100% 1,493
3 Navin 60% 1,103
4 Naven 80% 455
5 Navan 60% 371
6 Neven 80% 320

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The surname Niven is the 2nd most popular variant of Nevin.

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