Rowling Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rowling Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rowling family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 29
Female Servant 24
Independent 17
Farmer 15
Male Servant 7
Bricklayer 6
Ag Labourer 6
Shoe Maker 5
Lab 5
Miller 4
Carpenter 4
Labourer 4
Tailor 3
Weaver 3
Soldier 2
Silk Piecer 2
Silk Weaver 2
Independant 2
Mason 2
Mine Girl 2
Tin Dresser 2
Dress Maker 2
Broker 2
Surgeon 2
Malster Journeyman 2

Rowling Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rawling 86% 10,011
2 Rowling 100% 5,235
3 Rolling 86% 2,641
4 Roling 86% 253

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The surname Rowling is the 2nd most popular variant of Rawling.

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