Henson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Henson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Henson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 408
Agricultural Labourer 130
Labourer 43
Lace Maker 42
Dress Maker 35
House Servant 27
House Keeper 19
Coal Miner 17
Frame Work Knitter 15
F W K Cotton 15
Cotton Weaver 12
Laundress 12
Shoe Maker 12
Joiner 11
Domestic Servant 11
Carpenter 11
General Servant 10
Groom 10
Seamstress 10
Carter 9
Wife 9
Servant 8
Nurse 8
Butcher 8
Shepherd 8

Henson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hanson 83% 68,020
2 Henson 100% 26,942
3 Hinson 83% 6,395
4 Hansen 67% 3,102
5 Honson 83% 1,168
6 Hanison 71% 1,002
7 Heenson 86% 388
8 Hunson 83% 351
9 Hainson 71% 303
10 Hounson 71% 226
11 Hineson 71% 140
12 Henison 86% 116

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The surname Henson is the 2nd most popular variant of Hanson.

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