Knox Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Knox Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Knox family

Profession Census Frequency
School 391
Coal Miner Hewer 38
Private Means 36
Labourer 25
At Home 18
Dressmaker 17
Clerk 16
General Labourer 15
Joiner 11
Charwoman 11
At School 10
Domestic Servant 10
General Servant (domestic) 10
Farm Labourer 10
Shop Assistant 10
None 9
Student 9
Farmer 9
Dock Labourer 8
Engine Fitter 8
Scholar 8
Housemaid (domestic) 6
Milliner 6
No Occupation 6
House Keeper 6

Knox Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Knox 100% 15,502
2 Nocks 20% 316
3 Knocks 50% 120

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The surname Knox is the most popular version of all its varients

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