Duncan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Duncan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Duncan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 391
House Servant 37
Agricultural Labourer 32
Dress Maker 29
Labourer 29
Servant 23
Fund Holder 14
House Keeper 14
Gardener 14
Mariner 12
General Servant 12
Blacksmith 11
Cook 10
Wife Of Above 10
Shepherd 10
Charwoman 9
Seamstress 8
Dressmaker 8
Engine Fitter 7
Cotton Weaver 7
Coal Miner 7
Joiner 7
Milliner 7
Clerk 7
Tailor 7

Duncan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Duncan 100% 30,450
2 Duncon 83% 526
3 Dancan 83% 204
4 Dencon 67% 119

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

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