Reynolds Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Reynolds Name Meaning: Based on the Norman name "Reginald" or "Regenwald", the name means "brave councilor".

The Normans brought the name to English shores in the 11th Century following the Norman Conquest. The name means \"brave councillor\", and is based on the Norman name \"Reginald\" or \"Regenwald\".

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Reynolds Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Reynolds family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 685
Female Servant 509
Independent 332
Labourer 236
Male Servant 199
Farmer 197
Shoe Maker 134
Carpenter 77
Dress Maker 69
Ag Labourer 55
Tailor 51
Weaver 42
Butcher 42
Servant 41
Miner 37
Pupil 35
Independant 35
Blacksmith 33
Pauper 30
Gardener 30
Apprentice 30
Baker 29
Clerk 26
Sawyer 26
Porter 23

Reynolds Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Reynolds 100% 178,196
2 Raynolds 88% 4,293
3 Renolds 88% 1,862
4 Rynolds 88% 924
5 Rennolds 88% 699
6 Reynalds 88% 622
7 Roynolds 88% 126

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

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