Royston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Royston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Royston family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 15
Agricultural Labourer 13
Farmer 13
Independent 11
Male Servant 8
Cloth Dresser 7
Linen Weaver 6
Blacksmith 5
Cotton Twiner 4
Servant 3
Dress Maker 3
Weaver 3
Apprentice 3
Watchman 3
Worsted Weaver 3
Joiner 2
Surgeon 2
Tailor 2
Butcher 2
Pupil 2
Smith 2
Bleacher 2
Grinder Ap 2
Mechanic 2
Saw Handle Maker 2

Royston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Royston 100% 6,879
2 Roystone 88% 759
3 Rayston 86% 150

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

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