Stringer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Stringer Name Meaning: Occupational for a maker of 'bow strings'.From middle English 'streng'.

The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin.The 'long bow' was the most popular & famous for its hunting skills & help during the war.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Stringer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Stringer family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 151
Female Servant 101
Labourer 76
Independent 59
Farmer 44
Male Servant 30
Shoe Maker 24
Weaver 21
Blacksmith 18
Fancy Weaver 17
Carpenter 13
Tailor 13
Dress Maker 12
Coal Miner 12
Gardener 10
Baker 10
Cotton Weaver 9
Sawyer 9
Brick Layer 9
Apprentice 8
Grocer 8
Butcher 8
Potter 8
Ag Lab 7
Chain Maker 7

Stringer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Stringer 100% 39,167
2 Stranger 88% 3,111
3 Stronger 88% 1,493
4 Strenger 88% 240
5 Strainger 89% 122

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

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