Light Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Light Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Light family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 106
Female Servant 55
Labourer 45
Independent 42
Male Servant 28
Carpenter 19
Shoe Maker 14
Blacksmith 14
Farmer 14
Ag Labourer 11
Sawyer 9
Grocer 8
Bricklayer 8
Wood Cutter 8
Pauper 7
Smith 7
Apprentice 6
Dress Maker 6
Mariner 6
Cooper 6
Yeoman 5
Worsted Spinner 5
Copper Miner 4
Mason 4
Butcher 4

Light Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Light 100% 20,732
2 Laight 83% 2,000
3 Leight 83% 970
4 Lite 40% 154

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

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