Cottom Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cottom Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cottom family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 26
Weaver 12
Agricultural Labourer 11
Farmer 9
Independent 8
Female Servant 8
Labourer 7
Ag Lab 5
Male Servant 4
Cotton Carder 4
Joiner 4
Mechanic 4
Blacksmith 3
Coal Miner 3
Cotton Winder 3
Power Loom Weaver 3
Brass Founder 3
Tailor 3
Hand Loom Cotton Weaver 3
Hand Weaver Cotton 2
Nail Maker 2
Thumb Latch Maker 2
Publican 2
Chair Maker 2
Gardener 1

Cottom Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cottam 83% 12,551
2 Cottom 100% 3,898

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The surname Cottom is the 2nd most popular variant of Cottam.

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