Sherlock Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Sherlock Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Sherlock family

Profession Census Frequency
General Labourer 38
Living On Own Means 35
Cotton Weaver 20
Dress Maker 16
Cook Domestic 15
Dressmaker 13
Brick Layer 12
Laundress Wash 12
House Maid Domestic 11
Bricklayer 10
General Servant Domestic 9
Charwoman 9
Farmer 8
Scholar 8
Gardener Domestic 8
Gardener 7
Railway Clerk 7
Cabinet Maker 6
Carpenter 6
Coachman Domestic 6
Bricklayer Labourer 6
Cotton Winder 6
Painter 6
Agricultural Labourer 6
House Keeper Domestic 6

Sherlock Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Sherlock 100% 14,106
2 Shurlock 88% 817
3 Sharlock 88% 815
4 Shirlock 88% 516
5 Shearlock 89% 127

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

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