Counter Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Counter ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Counter Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Counter family

Profession Census Frequency
General Labourer 6
General Servant Domestic 6
Cotton Weaver 6
Agricultural Labourer 5
Living On Own Means 5
Carpenter 5
Dress Maker 4
Cabinet Maker 3
Cook Domestic 3
Farmer 3
Mason 3
Char Woman 2
General Servant 2
House Keeper 2
Theatrical Dancer 2
Waitress 2
Carpenter & Joiner 2
Charwoman 2
Domestic Servant 2
Farm Labourer 2
Farm Work 2
Gardener 2
Gardener Not Domestic 2
Vocalist 2
Grocer Porter 2

Counter Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Canter 71% 3,607
2 Counter 100% 2,881
3 Caunter 86% 2,097
4 Cantor 57% 778
5 Conter 86% 163

Did you know?

The surname Counter is the 2nd most popular variant of Canter.

Search for the Counter family