Dickens Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dickens Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dickens family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 144
Agricultural Labourer 43
House Servant 29
Lace Maker 19
At Home 18
Ag Lab 14
Farm Labourer 14
Labourer 13
Servant 13
Pauper 11
Straw Plaiter 11
Dress Maker 10
House Keeper 9
Ag Labourer 8
Plaiter 8
Silk Weaver 8
Annuitant 7
General Servant 7
Carpenter 6
Nailor 6
Brick Maker Daur 6
Son 5
Baker 5
Laundress 5
Shoe Maker 5

Dickens Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dickens 100% 18,807
2 Dickins 86% 9,955
3 Dickons 86% 190
4 Duckins 71% 152

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The surname Dickens is the most popular version of all its varients

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