Island Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Island Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Island family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 2
Cowman 1
Gardener 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Clerk 1
Weaver 1
Fs 1
Labourer 1
Shoe Maker 1
Wool Sorter 1

Island Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Osland 83% 948
2 Oseland 71% 261
3 Island 100% 244
4 Esland 83% 212
5 Sealand 57% 141

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The surname Island is the 3rd most popular variant of Osland.

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