Brenton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brenton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brenton family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 19
Agricultural Labourer 16
Male Servant 13
Carpenter 12
Independent 12
Mason 8
Shoe Maker 7
Farmer 4
Labourer 4
Silk Weaver 2
Copper Miner 2
Cordwainer 2
Independant 2
Stone Mason 2
Tailor 2
Tin Miner 2
J Carpenter 2
Ag Labourer 1
Apprentice Cordwainer 1
Apprentice Mason 1
Apprentice Ship Wright 1
Husband Man 1
Inn Keeper 1
Joiner Ship Wright 1
Butcher 1

Brenton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brunton 86% 8,421
2 Branton 86% 5,312
3 Brenton 100% 5,180
4 Brinton 86% 3,204
5 Barnton 71% 714
6 Braunton 75% 614
7 Burnton 71% 207
8 Bronton 86% 155
9 Brainton 75% 106

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The surname Brenton is the 3rd most popular variant of Brunton.

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