Rutherford Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rutherford Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rutherford family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 587
Coal Miner 88
Agricultural Labourer 69
Labourer 51
Shepherd 37
General Servant 35
Lead Miner 34
Dress Maker 28
House Keeper 25
Domestic Servant 25
Joiner 24
Tailor 21
Blacksmith 20
Annuitant 18
Farm Servant 18
Butcher 16
Shoe Maker 15
Servant 15
Miner 13
Farm Labourer 12
General Servant Domestic 12
Grocer 11
Laundress 11
Farmer 11
Engine Fitter 8

Rutherford Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rutherford 100% 33,060
2 Rotherford 90% 419
3 Ratherford 90% 138

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

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