Donning Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Donning Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Donning family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Cordwainer 4
House Servant 3
Shoe Maker 2
Labourer 2
Brushmaker 2
Laundress 1
Cordwainers Wife 1
Dressmaker 1
Shoemakers Wofe 1
Farmer Of 4 Acres 1
Pauper Agricultural Labourer 1
Dairywoman 1
Farm Servant 1
Landed Proprietor 1
Thatcher 1
Basket Maker 1
Solicitor Clerk 1
Tin Plate Worker 1
Assistant 1
Needle Woman 1
Sergeant Marines 1
Carpenter & Builder 1
Linen Burner 1
Shoe Makers Wife 1

Donning Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dunning 86% 17,858
2 Denning 86% 8,614
3 Dinning 86% 3,436
4 Danning 86% 1,312
5 Donning 100% 767

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The surname Donning is the 5th most popular variant of Dunning.

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