Want Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Want Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Want family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 115
Agricultural Labourer 15
General Labourer 11
Domestic Servant 9
Labourer 9
General Servant 8
Weaver Cotton 5
Thatcher 5
Bricklayer 4
Carpenter 4
Laundress 4
Brick Maker 4
Farm Labourer 4
Annuitant 3
Housemaid Domestic Servant 3
Shoe Maker 3
Blacksmith 3
Riding Saddle Maker 3
Blacksmiths Labourer 2
Bricklayer Labourer 2
Coach Painter 2
Milliner 2
Baker Of Bread 2
Gardener 2
Stone Mason 2

Want Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Went 75% 5,002
2 Want 100% 4,940
3 Wint 75% 1,207
4 Wont 75% 178
5 Winte 60% 101

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The surname Want is the 2nd most popular variant of Went.

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