Rest Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rest Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rest family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 15
Frame Work Knitter 8
Carpenter 3
General Servant 2
Worsted Stocking Frame Work Knitter 2
Dress Maker 2
Formerly A Laundress 1
Coal Miner 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Wife Of The Above 1
Baker 1
Errand Boy 1
Retired Frame Work Knitter 1
Engine Fitter 1
Wheelwright 1
Dressmaker 1
Hostler 1
Nurse Maid 1
Pipe Mounter Employing 3 Men & 1 Boy 1
Carpenters Wife 1
Fancy Shop Keeper 1
Lace Drawer 1
Pupil Teacher 1
Cloth Dresser 1
Journeyman Tailor 1

Rest Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rust 75% 10,538
2 Roast 60% 2,030
3 Rist 75% 1,812
4 Rest 100% 858
5 Reast 80% 641
6 Riste 60% 473
7 Rost 75% 274
8 Roust 60% 234
9 Wrest 80% 225
10 Roost 60% 221

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The surname Rest is the 4th most popular variant of Rust.

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