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
Living On Own Means 15
General Labourer 13
Scholar 11
School 9
China Clay Labourer 9
General Servant Domestic 7
Dress Maker 5
Carpenter 5
Dressmaker 5
Coal Miner Hewer 5
Bricklayer 4
Cook Domestic 4
Shipwright 4
Charwoman 4
Farmer 4
Tailor 4
Clay Labourer 4
Commercial Clerk 3
Dock Labourer 3
House Keeper 3
Laundry Maid 3
Baker 3
Housemaid Domestic 3
Gardener 2
Teacher Board School 2

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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