Donovan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Donovan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Donovan family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 200
Lab 47
Independent 27
Female Servant 18
Tailor 15
Laborer 14
Shoe Maker 12
Agricultural Labourer 9
Dealer 7
Servant 7
Porter 6
Weaver 6
Soldier 5
Coal Whipper 5
Pauper 5
Skin Dresser 5
Gardener 4
Mariner 4
Cotton Weaver 4
Dress Maker 4
Power Weaver 4
Charwoman 4
Errand Boy 4
Hawker 4
Painter 4

Donovan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Donovan 100% 28,444
2 Donavan 86% 3,028
3 Donovon 86% 1,115
4 Donavon 71% 1,110
5 Donnovan 88% 545
6 Dunovan 86% 544
7 Odonovan 88% 245
8 Denovan 86% 224
9 Donoven 86% 137
10 Donevan 86% 100

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

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