Want Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Want Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Want family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 24
Female Servant 13
Labourer 11
Brick Layer 7
Male Servant 7
Ag Labourer 7
Lace Maker 6
Pauper 5
Independent 3
Farmer 3
Victualler 2
Dress Maker 2
Bricklayer 2
Shoe Maker 2
School Master 2
Butcher 2
Coal Miner Miner Miner 2
Tailor & Draper 2
Factory Servant 1
Independant 1
Turner 1
Joiner 1
Joiner Apprentice 1
Coach Painter 1
Dressmaker 1

Want Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Went 75% 5,002
2 Want 100% 4,940
3 Wint 75% 1,207
4 Wont 75% 178
5 Winte 60% 101

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The surname Want is the 2nd most popular variant of Went.

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