South Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

South Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the South family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 135
Female Servant 80
Independent 54
Labourer 45
Male Servant 38
Farmer 18
Gardener 11
Shoe Maker 10
Ag Labourer 10
Brick Maker 10
Carpenter 9
Tailor 9
Ag Lab 8
Dress Maker 7
Laundress 7
Apprentice 6
Baker 5
Grocer 5
Brick Layer 4
Porter 4
Independant 4
Publican 4
Mathematical Instrument Maker 4
Poulterer 4
File Smith 4

South Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 South 100% 23,534
2 Seath 60% 3,433
3 Seth 60% 840
4 Southee 71% 242
5 Saith 60% 155
6 Sith 60% 103

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

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