Horwood Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Horwood Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Horwood family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 61
Female Servant 29
Labourer 25
Independent 21
Male Servant 14
Ag Labourer 13
Farmer 10
Platter 9
Plaiter 8
Cloth Worker 7
Gardener 6
Weaver 6
Tailor 5
Butcher 5
Clerk 5
Blacksmith 4
Stone Mason 4
Charwoman 4
Laundress 4
Factory 4
Apprentice 3
Baker 3
Dress Maker 3
Plaster 3
Shoe Maker 3

Horwood Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harwood 86% 58,929
2 Horwood 100% 12,389
3 Harewood 75% 1,393
4 Hurwood 86% 724
5 Herwood 86% 628

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The surname Horwood is the 2nd most popular variant of Harwood.

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