Willett Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Willett Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Willett family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 45
Independent 37
Female Servant 28
Farmer 18
Male Servant 16
Labourer 10
Carpenter 8
Shoe Maker 7
Blacksmith 7
Nailor 7
Tailor 6
Plumber 6
Gardener 5
Pupil 4
Brazier 4
Laundress 4
Pauper 4
Joiner 3
Sawyer 3
Draper 3
Clergyman 3
Butcher 3
Baker 3
Semptress 3
Weaver 3

Willett Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Willett 100% 17,322
2 Woollett 75% 4,545
3 Willott 86% 2,516
4 Wallett 86% 1,746
5 Willet 86% 1,482
6 Woollatt 63% 1,240
7 Willatt 86% 1,104
8 Willitt 86% 438
9 Wollett 86% 350
10 Wellett 86% 274
11 Wollatt 71% 109

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

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