Gayton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gayton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gayton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 54
Agricultural Labourer 29
Lace Maker 18
Shoe Maker 11
House Servant 10
Dock Labourer 5
Painter 4
Labourer 4
Tailor 4
Straw Bonnet Sewer 3
House Keeper 3
House Maid 3
Cook 3
Cordwainer 3
Shoe Binder 3
Laundress 3
Silk Weaver 3
Fund Holder 2
Groom 2
Servant 2
Porter 2
Nurse 2
Gardener 2
Furrier 2
Thatcher 2

Gayton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gayton 100% 4,430
2 Guyton 83% 1,079
3 Gatten 67% 414
4 Gyton 83% 343
5 Geyton 83% 285

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

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