Elwin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Elwin ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Elwin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Elwin family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 11
Female Servant 5
Agricultural Labourer 4
Gardener 3
Shoe Maker 2
Male Servant 2
Carpenter 2
Clerk 2
Farmer 2
Pupil 2
Needle Woman 2
Surgeon 2
Royal Navy 1
Grocer 1
Hosier Shopman 1
Mariner 1
Solicitor 1
Tallow Chadley 1
Army 1
Barrister 1
Box Maker 1
Cheesemonger 1
Coach Painter 1
Dress Maker 1
Clergyman 1

Elwin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lewin 60% 16,803
2 Lawn 40% 5,302
3 Lown 40% 2,762
4 Lowen 40% 2,418
5 Elwin 100% 2,326
6 Lowin 60% 1,521
7 Lowne 20% 1,130
8 Alwin 80% 399
9 Lawin 60% 301
10 Lewen 40% 295
11 Alwen 60% 201
12 Elwen 80% 178
13 Lawne 20% 171
14 Lawen 40% 130
15 Ellwyn 67% 122
16 Lowan 40% 109
17 Elwyn 80% 105

Did you know?

The surname Elwin is the 5th most popular variant of Lewin.

Search for the Elwin family