Name Change Trends in Norwich: Real Data From 293 Applicants

Norwich has 293 recorded applications in the dataset, which allows us to break down name change activity by reason, gender, and age, along with a look at entry-date activity and legal copy preferences.

This article reviews Norwich applicant data exactly as recorded.

A Quick Snapshot of Norwich Applications

• Total applicants analysed: 293
• Data points included: Reason, Gender, Age, Entry Date (month), Legal Copy Count, optional services (as recorded)

Why People in Norwich Change Their Names

The most common recorded reason in Norwich is “Prefer a different name,” representing just over 38% of the dataset.

Reasons for Name Change (Norwich)

Combined, “Prefer a different name” + “Other” account for 65.2% of Norwich applications.

Gender Breakdown in Norwich

Gender Distribution (Norwich)

Age Distribution Among Norwich Applicants

The largest age group in Norwich is 25–34, followed by 35–44.

Age Distribution (Norwich)

Monthly Activity (Based on Entry Date)

Norwich Applications by Month (Latest Period in Dataset)

How Many Legal Copies Do Norwich Applicants Select?

Legal Copies Ordered (Norwich)

Norwich Summary (Based on the Dataset)

Based strictly on 293 Norwich applicants, the dataset shows:

• The top recorded reason is Prefer a different name (38.2%)
• Female applicants represent the majority (64.2%)
• The largest age band is 25–34 (31.4%)
• The most common legal copy selections are 4 and 8 copies