Brennan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brennan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brennan family

Profession Census Frequency
General Labourer 45
Dock Labourer 33
Cotton Weaver 19
Coal Miner Hewer 16
Cotton Spinner 14
Domestic Servant 13
Laundress Wash 10
Housemaid Domestic 10
Dress Maker 9
House Painter 8
Charwoman 8
Cotton Winder 8
Bricklayer 7
Bricklayer Labourer 7
General Servant Domestic 7
Navvy 7
Living On Own Means 6
Brick Layer 6
Servant Domestic 6
Masons Labourer 6
Soldier 5
Tailor 5
Tailoress 5
Rag Sorter 5
Coal Miner & Hewer 5

Brennan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brennan 100% 13,289
2 Brannan 86% 7,262
3 Brannon 71% 4,297
4 Brannen 71% 1,584
5 Brenan 86% 1,296
6 Brennen 86% 1,284
7 Brennon 86% 947
8 Brinnen 71% 134
9 Brinnan 86% 132
10 Brunnen 71% 109

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

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