Last Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Last Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Last family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 113
Female Servant 60
Independent 32
Male Servant 31
Farmer 16
Carpenter 14
Labourer 12
Gardener 9
Shoe Maker 8
Ag Labourer 8
Dress Maker 6
Brick Layer 6
Apprentice 5
Cooper 5
Tailor 5
Sawyer 4
Servant 4
Rake Maker 4
Woodman 4
Coach Maker 3
Baker 3
Butcher 3
Watch Maker 3
Gamekeeper 3
Smith 3

Last Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Last 100% 16,497
2 List 75% 3,385
3 Lost 75% 513
4 Leist 60% 381
5 Lest 75% 182
6 Leest 60% 161
7 Lust 75% 161
8 Lestie 50% 114
9 Least 80% 110

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

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