Bernard Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bernard Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bernard family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 43
Female Servant 33
Agricultural Labourer 17
Labourer 14
Male Servant 11
Silk Weaver 9
Farmer 8
Tailor 6
Carpenter 5
Grocer 5
Clerk 5
Shoe Maker 5
Merchant 4
Dress Maker 4
Baker 4
Governess 3
Needle Work 3
Journeyman Butcher 3
Pupil 3
Rectory The Parish 3
Draper 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Grocer's Assistant 2
Publican 2
Apprentice 2

Bernard Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Barnard 86% 52,672
2 Bernard 100% 9,630
3 Burnard 86% 5,608
4 Bronard 71% 502
5 Brenard 71% 210
6 Branard 71% 105

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The surname Bernard is the 2nd most popular variant of Barnard.

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