Stearns Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Stearns Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Stearns family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 5
Lab 4
Independent 4
Labourer 3
Silk Weaver 3
Female Servant 2
Traveller 2
Lodger 2
Male Servant 2
Tailor 1
Carpenter 1
Cooper 1
Copper Journeyman 1
Clerk 1
Engineer 1
Jacket Maker 1
Stay Maker 1
Tanner 1
Warehouseman 1
Ag Labourer 1
Farmer 1
Millwright 1
Wire Drawer 1
Clock Dealer 1
File Manufacturer 1

Stearns Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Stearns 100% 1,789
2 Starnes 71% 1,577
3 Starns 86% 647
4 Sterens 71% 482
5 Strains 71% 192
6 Sterns 86% 152

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

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