Tonkin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Tonkin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Tonkin family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 34
Miner 21
Female Servant 18
Miner Copper 16
Shoe Maker 14
Agricultural Labourer 13
Male Servant 12
Tin Miner 12
Fisher Man 9
Copper Miner 8
Ag Labourer 7
Carpenter 7
Ag Lab 6
Wool Worker 5
House Keeper 4
Blacksmith 4
Dress Maker 4
Farmer 4
Labourer 4
Mason 4
Tailor 4
Apprentice 3
Mariner 3
Clerk 3
Shop Maid 2

Tonkin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Tonkin 100% 9,829
2 Tonkyn 83% 444
3 Tunkin 83% 151

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

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