Western Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Western Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Western family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 156
Agricultural Labourer 46
Labourer 21
Dress Maker 18
Laundress 17
Servant 13
Tailor 12
House Servant 9
Carter 8
Butcher 6
House Maid 6
Wire Drawer 6
Shoe Maker 5
Charwoman 5
Thatcher 5
Coal Miner 4
Cabinet Maker 4
Cook 4
Farm Servant 4
Gardener 4
Labourer Wife 4
Lace Maker 4
Errand Boy 4
Coachman 3
Retired Comedian 3

Western Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Western 100% 9,921
2 Westron 71% 644
3 Westran 71% 191
4 Westren 71% 163
5 Westorn 86% 101

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

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