Buist Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Buist Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Buist family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 31
Lighterman 3
Grocer 3
Dress Maker 2
Agent 2
Living On Own Means 2
Cook 2
General Labourer 2
Last Maker 2
Machinist 2
Printer 2
Theatrical Act 2
Assistant 2
Clerk 1
Domestic House Keeper 1
Errand Boy 1
Gateman On Railway 1
Hammerman 1
Living On Own Her Means 1
Manager Private Engraver 1
Matron 1
Mercantile Clerk 1
Merchants Clerk 1
Office Boy 1
Police Constable 1

Buist Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Best 60% 55,399
2 Boast 60% 4,576
3 Bust 80% 2,182
4 Buist 100% 997
5 Bist 80% 526
6 Bost 60% 512
7 Boost 60% 366
8 Beast 60% 213
9 Bast 60% 210
10 Bisat 60% 172
11 Beste 40% 140

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The surname Buist is the 4th most popular variant of Best.

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