Origins of the Warren surname
What does the name Warren mean?
The Warren surname is English. It chiefly originates in two particular ways. Firstly, it is a geographic name and refers to someone who hails from the French town of 'Varennes' (known in Old French as 'de Gwarenne'). It can also relate to the Anglo-French'warenne' and be given to someone who lives at or keeps a game reserve.
Alternative variations of the name Warren
Warren, Waren, Warin, Warrin, Warron
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Interesting facts about Warren
How common is your surname?
168th most common surname in the UK
What are the most common Warren first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Warrens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Warrens in 1921
Dressmaker
977
Laundress
609
Domestic Servant
513
General Servant Domestic
464
Living On Own Means
425
Common male occupations for Warrens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
1,150
General Labourer
711
Carpenter
590
Farmer
585
Farm Labourer
576
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