Sour Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Sour Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Sour family

Profession Census Frequency
Lace Carder 4
Female Servant 1
Bricklayer Apprentice 1
Joiner 1
Lace Dresser 1
Lace Maker 1
Linen Draper 1
Shop Man 1
Straw Holl Maker 1

Sour Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Sear 50% 8,462
2 Soar 75% 5,196
3 Sara 25% 1,520
4 Sore 50% 1,219
5 Seear 40% 1,134
6 Sier 50% 1,038
7 Seer 50% 1,007
8 Seare 40% 639
9 Saer 50% 608
10 Sare 25% 545
11 Searie 33% 162
12 Sour 100% 149
13 Saar 50% 147
14 Sur Name 25% 131
15 Sauer 60% 126
16 Soare 60% 122
17 Soer 75% 120
18 Sure 50% 118
19 Sueur 60% 101

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The surname Sour is the 12th most popular variant of Sear.

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