Gilpen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gilpen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gilpen family

Profession Census Frequency
Spinner Linen 4
Weaver 3
Independent 3
Female Servant 2
Laundress 2
Flax Dresser 2
Paper Dealer 1
Sailor 1
Clerk 1
Blacksmith 1
Bonnet Maker 1
Carrier 1
Machinist 1
Shoe Maker 1
Married Woman 1
Farmer & Robson 1
Millwright 1
Apprentice Machine Maker 1
Cloth Manufacturer 1
Furniture French Polisher 1
Over Looker 1
Reeler Linen Mill 1

Gilpen Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gilpin 83% 5,319
2 Galpin 67% 4,886
3 Gilpen 100% 487
4 Galpine 57% 442
5 Galpen 83% 107

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The surname Gilpen is the 3rd most popular variant of Gilpin.

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