Rex Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rex Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rex family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 9
Female Servant 8
Mason 8
Farmer 8
Independent 6
Labourer 6
Silk Factory 4
Coal Miner 3
Inn Keeper 3
Apprentice 2
Stone Mason 2
Painter 2
Shoe Maker 2
Draper 2
Dress Maker 2
Weaver 2
Ag Labourer 2
Tailor 2
Book Binder 1
Tanner 1
Carpenter Journeyman 1
Coach Trimmer Journeyman 1
Pauper 1
Silk Weaver 1
Thatcher 1

Rex Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rix 67% 11,098
2 Reeks 40% 3,765
3 Rex 100% 3,573
4 Rox 67% 768
5 Recks 40% 157
6 Roux 50% 157

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The surname Rex is the 3rd most popular variant of Rix.

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