Watkin Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Watkin Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Watkin family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 97
Agricultural Labourer 71
Male Servant 41
Independent 33
Farmer 32
Labourer 29
Collier 16
Shoe Maker 15
Miner 14
Tailor 12
Weaver 12
Potter Journeyman 11
Sawyer 9
Blacksmith 8
Potter 8
Carpenter 7
Dress Maker 7
Miller 7
Wheelwright 6
Baker 5
Mason 5
Publican 4
Shoe Maker Journeyman 4
Plasterer 4
Painter 4

Watkin Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Watkin 100% 17,473
2 Watken 83% 323

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

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