Burnet Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Burnet Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Burnet family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 53
Coal Miner 9
House Servant 7
Blacksmith 4
Agricultural Labourer 4
Gardener 3
Worsted Weaver 3
Farmer 2
Carter Boy 2
House Maid 2
Servant 2
Dress Maker 2
Clerk 2
Farmer Of 5 Acres 2
School 2
Street Sweeper 2
Bricklayer 2
Errand Boy 2
Housemaid 2
Tailor 2
Daughter 2
Carter 2
Labourer Gas Works 2
Carter & C 2
Trunk Maker 2

Burnet Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Burnett 86% 38,527
2 Brunt 50% 14,481
3 Brant 50% 9,846
4 Barnet 83% 9,448
5 Briant 33% 7,203
6 Brent 50% 5,588
7 Burnet 100% 2,960
8 Brient 50% 625
9 Brint 50% 590
10 Bernet 83% 400
11 Burnt 83% 398
12 Braint 33% 167
13 Brunet 67% 124
14 Burnnett 75% 120

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The surname Burnet is the 7th most popular variant of Burnett.

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