Burniston Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Burniston Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Burniston family

Profession Census Frequency
Nil 6
General Labourer 4
Boot & Shoe Manager 2
Cooper 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Dress Maker 2
Grocer Assistant 2
Labourer General 2
Laundress Wash 2
Cab Driver 1
Carpenter 1
Cotton Weaver Cotton Mill 1
Doffer Machine Dealer 1
Draper 1
Grocer Shop Assistant 1
Grocer Shop Keeper 1
Lodging House Keeper 1
School Teachers Assistant 1
Yeast Dealer 1
Domestic Servant 1
Mess Room Attendant 1
Printer Compositor 1
Bank Cashier 1
Solicitor's Clerk 1
Surgeon R.n 1

Burniston Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Branston 67% 4,418
2 Bernstein 56% 3,159
3 Burniston 100% 1,167
4 Branstone 56% 368
5 Barnston 78% 228
6 Burnston 89% 138
7 Burneston 89% 129
8 Brinston 67% 128
9 Braunston 56% 117
10 Brunston 67% 108
11 Bernstien 56% 107
12 Barnstein 56% 101

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The surname Burniston is the 3rd most popular variant of Branston.

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