Perkin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Perkin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Perkin family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 100
Female Servant 62
Farmer 34
Male Servant 26
Independent 23
Labourer 17
Lead Miner 10
Fisherman 8
Shoe Maker 8
Stone Mason 8
Silk Piecer 6
Coal Miner 6
Blacksmith 5
Joiner 5
Publican 5
Silk Weaver 5
Weaver 5
Dress Maker 5
Servant 5
Tailor 5
Gardener 5
Cotton Spinner 5
Pupil 4
Apprentice 4
Tile Maker 4

Perkin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Parkin 83% 58,192
2 Perkin 100% 12,995
3 Parken 67% 1,087
4 Purkin 83% 235
5 Perken 83% 108

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The surname Perkin is the 2nd most popular variant of Parkin.

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