Ruth Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ruth Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ruth family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 31
Female Servant 28
Labourer 15
Independent 13
Farmer 9
Male Servant 8
Ag Labourer 8
Weaver 6
Pauper 5
Shoe Maker 5
Apprentice 4
Lab 4
Clerk 4
Shopman 4
Carpenter 3
Mason 3
Flax Mill 3
Victualler 2
Wheelwright 2
Baker 2
Fs 2
Laundress 2
Teacher 2
Dress Maker 2
Nurse 2

Ruth Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ruth 100% 5,794
2 Routh 80% 3,557
3 Rooth 60% 1,628
4 Roth 75% 1,567
5 Erith 60% 1,061
6 Earith 50% 741
7 Reith 60% 362
8 Rath 75% 307
9 Rothe 60% 295
10 Earth 40% 261
11 Reath 60% 251
12 Roath 60% 248
13 Raith 60% 247
14 Airth 40% 122
15 Orth 50% 121

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

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