Paynter Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Paynter Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Paynter family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 159
Living On Own Means 15
Agricultural Labourer 13
General Labourer 11
Fisherman 11
Laundress 10
Farmer 8
Dress Maker 7
Coal Miner 7
Carpenter 6
Labourer 6
General Servant 5
Living On Her Own Means 5
None 5
Domestic Servant 4
Retired Farmer 3
Grocer 3
Domestic 3
Engine Driver 3
Joiner 3
Labourer General 3
Mason 3
Nurse 3
Baker 3
Mother's Help At House 3

Paynter Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Painter 86% 31,359
2 Paynter 100% 6,328
3 Poynter 86% 4,930

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The surname Paynter is the 2nd most popular variant of Painter.

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