Talbot Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Talbot Name Meaning: From the French male given name 'Talebod',tal 'to destroy' + bod 'tidings'. Secondly a nickname for bandits the 'Talebot',who blackened their faces to avoid recognition.

This could indicate 'a messenger of destruction'.A war-like name given during the dark ages.

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Surname Distribution

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Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Talbot Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Talbot family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 126
Female Servant 115
Independent 70
Labourer 55
Cotton Weaver 36
Male Servant 30
Farmer 30
Shoe Maker 17
Blacksmith 16
Carpenter 15
Silk Weaver 14
Baker 11
Tailor 11
Weaver 11
Servant 8
Dress Maker 7
Clerk 7
Laundress 7
Cordwainer 6
Publican 6
Soldier 6
Porter 6
Mariner 5
Ag Labourer 5
Woollen Weaver 5

Talbot Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Talbot 100% 48,044
2 Talbott 86% 5,645
3 Talbut 83% 468
4 Talbutt 71% 292
5 Tolbot 83% 253
6 Talbet 83% 157
7 Taulbut 71% 122
8 Talbat 83% 114
9 Tulbot 83% 107

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

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