Percival Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Percival 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

Percival Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Percival family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 511
Agricultural Labourer 97
House Servant 38
Wife Of Above 30
Labourer 29
Cotton Weaver 27
Fustian Cutter 23
Coal Miner 23
Dress Maker 22
House Keeper 20
Servant 18
Silk Weaver 15
Carter 13
Farm Servant 13
Shoe Maker 13
Blacksmith 11
Daughter Of Above 11
Grocer 11
Joiner 11
Laundress 11
Farmer 9
Farmer's Son 9
Son Of Above 9
Lead Miner 9
Brick Layer 9

Percival Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Percival 100% 31,652
2 Percivall 89% 1,489
3 Percivel 88% 449
4 Perceval 88% 390

Did you know?

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

Search for the Percival family