Edwin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Edwin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Edwin family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 27
Independent 19
Female Servant 15
Farmer 6
Labourer 5
Joiner 5
Clerk 4
Carpenter 4
Grocer 3
Cotton Piecer 3
Independant 3
Male Servant 3
Sawyer 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Blacksmith 2
Weaver 2
Dress Maker 2
Printer 2
Pauper 1
Plumber 1
Brick Maker 1
Miller 1
Ap Dress Maker 1
Waist Coat Maker 1
Washerwoman 1

Edwin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Down 40% 30,772
2 Edwin 100% 4,511
3 Downie 33% 3,265
4 Downe 20% 2,678
5 Dawn 40% 2,247
6 Dowen 40% 1,001
7 Dwine 60% 756
8 Dewin 60% 739
9 Dewen 40% 473
10 Dwan 60% 234
11 Dewan 40% 172
12 Dowan 40% 172
13 Dwen 60% 172
14 Dwane 40% 152
15 Dawen 40% 142
16 Adwin 80% 116
17 Dowin 60% 115
18 Dowine 50% 114

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The surname Edwin is the 2nd most popular variant of Down.

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