Rookes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rookes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rookes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 31
Laundress 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Farm Labourer 3
General Servant 3
Lace Factory Hand 3
Glass Cutter 3
Brass Finisher 2
Mechanic 2
Brush Maker 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Charwoman 2
Grocer 2
Woollen Weaver 2
Worsted Spinner 2
Gardener 2
Almshouse 1
Dairyman 1
Engine Driver 1
Errand Boy 1
Farm Servant 1
General Smith 1
Income From Annuities And Dividends 1
Laundryman 1
Pupil 1

Rookes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rooks 83% 4,872
2 Reeks 50% 3,765
3 Reakes 67% 2,425
4 Raikes 67% 1,239
5 Rookes 100% 1,151
6 Rakes 67% 541
7 Roakes 83% 325
8 Reekes 67% 185
9 Reaks 50% 128
10 Rokes 83% 125
11 Ruks 50% 106

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The surname Rookes is the 5th most popular variant of Rooks.

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