Peyton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Peyton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Peyton family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 7
Shoe Maker 4
Cloth Worker 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Student 2
Wollen Cloth Worker 2
Wheelwright 2
Boot Maker 2
Carpenter 2
Chair Maker 2
Weaver 2
Pensioner 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1
Draper 1
Independent Brush Maker 1
Lab 1
Roper J 1
Accountant 1
Chemist 1
Clicker 1
Dress Maker 1
Land Surveyor 1
Porter 1
Washerwoman 1
Hatter 1

Peyton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Payton 83% 9,963
2 Peyton 100% 2,360
3 Poyton 83% 674
4 Paiton 67% 192

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The surname Peyton is the 2nd most popular variant of Payton.

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