Owan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Owan ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Owan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Owan family

Profession Census Frequency
Student 2
Old Age Pensioner 2
Carman Carriers 1
Domestic Servant 1
Labourer Docks 1
Packer 1
Photographer 1
Private Means 1
Housemaid 1
Llafurwr Amaethyddol 1
Brewers Labourer 1
Datal Workman On Farm 1
Servant 1
Lamp Manufacturer 1
House Keeper 1
Conkckoner Assistant 1
Ladies Maid 1
Mill Bookkeeper 1
Refrad Retomaton Office Caulaker 1
Charwoman 1
Coal Miner Hewer 1
Housekeeper 1
General General (domestic) 1
House Painter 1
Lientenant 1

Owan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Owen 75% 259,748
2 Wain 50% 18,126
3 Waine 40% 5,841
4 Ewen 50% 4,516
5 Wane 50% 2,515
6 Wine 25% 1,710
7 Ewin 50% 1,416
8 Woon 25% 1,210
9 Ewan 75% 1,077
10 Owan 100% 672
11 Woan 50% 545
12 Win 50% 543
13 Wan 75% 332
14 Wein 25% 291
15 Owne 50% 249
16 Owin 75% 248
17 Wean 50% 220
18 Own 75% 180
19 Awen 50% 161
20 Ween 25% 158
21 Wen 50% 136

Did you know?

The surname Owan is the 10th most popular variant of Owen.

Search for the Owan family