Ress Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Ress 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

Ress Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ress family

Profession Census Frequency
School 6
At School 3
Private Means 3
Mineral Water 2
Tinman Tinplate Work 2
Coal Miner Hewer 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Florist Art (artificial) 2
None 2
Hydranlie Crane Driver 2
Michinest 2
Baker 1
Bootmakers Apprentice 1
Bricklayer 1
Dressmaker 1
Fitter 1
Ladies Maid 1
Messenger (scalemaker) 1
No Occupation 1
2d Engineer 1
Rockman In Slate Quarry 1
Caretaker 1
Confectioners Assistant 1
Cotton Weaver Senter 1
Head Housemaid 1

Ress Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ross 75% 71,403
2 Russ 75% 6,560
3 Ariss 60% 1,508
4 Rossi 60% 903
5 Ress 100% 676
6 Roses 60% 479
7 Rosse 60% 457
8 Rass 75% 285
9 Reiss 80% 237
10 Riss 75% 217
11 Rossie 50% 152
12 Reuss 80% 118
13 Rewse 60% 111

Did you know?

The surname Ress is the 5th most popular variant of Ross.

Search for the Ress family