Distribution of Palmer Surname in the 1881 Census
There were 400,000+ surnames appearing in the 1881 Census of England, Scotland and Wales. Some comparisons:
- 422,733 Smith
- 215,163 Williams
- 100,295 Walker
- 50,726 Campbell
- 40,560 Webb
- 35,249 Palmer
- 20,616 Cross
- 10,250 Carpenter
- 5,014 Ashley
- 1,004 Harrod