Willet Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Willet Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Willet family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 32
Agricultural Labourer 13
House Servant 8
Coal Miner 5
Silk Weaver 4
Silk Throwster 4
Lace Worker 4
Dress Maker 3
Straw Plaiter 3
Shoe Binder 3
Labourer 2
Lace Maker 2
Fund Holder 2
Wife Of Above 2
House Keeper 2
Cotton Winder 2
Housemaid 2
Carman 2
House Boy 2
Farmers Daughter 2
Farmers Son 2
Worsted Weaver 2
Engaged In Wool Business 1
Glass Blower 1
Glass Blower Wife 1

Willet Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Willett 86% 17,322
2 Willet 100% 1,482
3 Wallet 83% 608
4 Willitt 71% 438
5 Willot 83% 187
6 Woollet 71% 140
7 Willat 83% 117

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The surname Willet is the 2nd most popular variant of Willett.

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