Highman Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Highman Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Highman family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 31
Agricultural Labourer 6
Fustian Cutter 6
Carpenter And Joiner 4
Labourer 3
Servant 3
Shoe Maker 3
Groom 2
House Servant 2
Gardener 2
Cook 2
Fund Holder 2
General Governess 1
Groom's Wife 1
Painter 1
Annuitant 1
Farmer Of 22 Acres 1
Farmers Wife 1
Police Officer 1
Agricultural Carter 1
Seaman 1
Coal Miner 1
Farmer Of 40 Acres Employing 1 Man 1
Farmer's Daughter 1
Farmer's Widow Occupying 5 Acres 1

Highman Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hyman 57% 5,359
2 Highman 100% 1,648
3 Hughman 86% 245

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The surname Highman is the 2nd most popular variant of Hyman.

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