Selwyn Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Selwyn ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Selwyn Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Selwyn family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 22
Cattle Dealer 8
Wife 7
Daughter 6
Labourer 6
Agricultural Labourer 3
Carpenter 2
Coal Miner 2
Wood Turner 2
Draper Assistant 2
Captain Royal Navy 1
Carpenters Wife 1
Cook Domestic Servant 1
Farmer Of 90 Acres 2 Men 1
Domestic Serv 1
Carter Boy 1
Clerk Paper Mill 1
Priest Of The Church Of England 1
Curate In Cahrge St George 1
Lady Superintendant 1
Upholsterer 1
Book Brinder 1
Joiner 1
Schoolmistress 1
Warehouseman 1

Selwyn Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Selwyn 100% 1,400
2 Selwin 83% 279

Did you know?

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

Search for the Selwyn family