Rankin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rankin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rankin family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 65
Agricultural Labourer 27
House Servant 8
Servant 6
Dress Maker 5
Silk Winder 5
Joiner 4
Annuitant 4
Laundress 4
Pauper 4
Bag Maker 4
Shoe Binder 3
Charwoman 3
Bricklayer 3
General Servant 3
House Keeper 3
Scholar At Home 3
Paper Maker 3
Not In Buisiness 3
Wool Cloth Manufacturer 3
Wife 2
House Son 2
Crape Dresser 2
Farm Labourer 2
Paper Sorter 2

Rankin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rankin 100% 7,575
2 Ranken 83% 1,321
3 Renkin 83% 416
4 Rankine 86% 394

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

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