Willian Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Willian Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Willian family

Profession Census Frequency
Flax Preparer 4
Scholar 3
Dependent Mariner Widow 1
Baker 1
Engine Fitter 1
Engine Stoker 1
Provision Dealers Errand Boy 1
Stableman Labourer 1
Coal Miner 1
Carpenter 1
Retired Brass Founder 1
No Occupation 1
Vicar Of Aubourn 1

Willian Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wallen 57% 5,876
2 Willan 86% 5,186
3 Woollen 43% 3,055
4 Wallin 71% 2,150
5 Wollen 57% 1,560
6 Willon 71% 1,051
7 Wallan 71% 795
8 Wallon 57% 721
9 Wellen 57% 544
10 Willen 71% 484
11 Willin 86% 427
12 Woollan 57% 394
13 Wellon 57% 340
14 Woollon 43% 286
15 Willian 100% 271
16 Woollin 57% 268
17 Wellan 71% 182
18 Wellin 71% 167
19 Willn 71% 148
20 Wollan 71% 146
21 Wollon 57% 112

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The surname Willian is the 15th most popular variant of Wallen.

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