Vivian Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Vivian Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Vivian family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 169
Copper Miner 49
Agricultural Labourer 20
House Servant 19
Miner 16
At Home 16
Labourer 16
Dress Maker 15
Farm Labourer 10
Servant 10
Carpenter 9
Blacksmith 8
House Keeper 8
Miner's Wife 8
Tin Miner 8
Mine Agent 7
Ag Labourer 6
Mine Labourer 6
Pauper 6
Annuitant 5
Farmer's Son 5
Mason 5
Shoe Maker 5
Tailor 5
Grocer 4

Vivian Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Vivian 100% 9,664
2 Vyvyan 67% 228
3 Vivan 83% 119

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

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