Herriot Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Herriot Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Herriot family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 3
Female Servant 2
Boiler Maker 2
Clerk 2
Dress Maker 2
Tool Maker 2
Tabacco Cutter 2
Pauper 1
Pupil 1
Servant 1
Cellerman 1
Independent 1
Stationer 1
Stone Cutter 1
Tailor 1
Watch Maker 1
Weaveress 1
Cooper 1
Male Servant 1
Smith 1
Surgeon 1
Cart Driver 1
Joiner Journeyman 1

Herriot Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harriett 63% 3,053
2 Harriet 71% 2,593
3 Herriott 88% 2,532
4 Herriot 100% 791
5 Harriot 86% 405
6 Harrit 71% 289
7 Heriot 86% 281
8 Harret 57% 252
9 Harrot 71% 222
10 Haryott 43% 167
11 Hariett 43% 110

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The surname Herriot is the 4th most popular variant of Harriett.

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