Powis Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Powis Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Powis family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 150
Coal Miner 21
Living On Own Means 11
Domestic Servant 10
Dress Maker 10
General Labourer 10
Agricultural Labourer 10
Labourer 6
General Servant Domestic 5
Joiner 5
Living On Her Own Means 5
House Keeper 4
Dock Labourer 4
Brass Carter 4
Carpenter 3
Farmer 3
Gardener 3
Grocer 3
Tailoress 3
Painter 3
Cabinet Maker 3
General Domestic Servant 3
Brick Layer 3
Milk Seller 3
Sports Inn Maker 3

Powis Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Powis 100% 7,500
2 Powes 80% 487
3 Powiss 83% 257
4 Pawis 80% 107

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

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