Rutherford Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rutherford Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rutherford family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 120
Female Servant 92
Independent 72
Coal Miner 37
Male Servant 32
Farmer 30
Shepherd 29
Labourer 26
Lead Miner 16
Tailor 14
Joiner 14
Gardener 12
Shoe Maker 11
Carpenter 10
Pitman 10
Clerk 10
Butcher 8
Blacksmith 8
Dress Maker 8
Baker 7
Draper 7
School Master 7
Mason 6
Pauper 6
Brick Layer 5

Rutherford Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rutherford 100% 33,060
2 Rotherford 90% 419
3 Ratherford 90% 138

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

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