Abby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Abby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Abby family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 12
Male Servant 8
Female Servant 5
Ag Lab 3
Pauper 3
Independent 2
Joiner 2
Cooper 2
Gardener 2
Laundress 2
Ag Labourer 2
Carpenters Apprentice 2
Farmer 2
Clogger 1
Dyer 1
Hawker 1
Printer 1
Waist Coat Maker 1
Wool Comb 1
Worsted Factory 1
Tailor 1
Brick Maker 1
Fancy Weaver 1
Joiner Blade Grinder Apprentice 1
Woollen Weaver's Apprentice 1

Abby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Abbey 80% 8,694
2 Beeby 40% 7,260
3 Baby 50% 1,103
4 Boby 50% 933
5 Abby 100% 884
6 Babey 60% 821
7 Beaby 40% 348
8 Bibey 40% 344
9 Booby 40% 237
10 Buby 50% 226
11 Biby 50% 194
12 Abbay 80% 180
13 Aby 75% 168
14 Beabey 50% 121
15 Baiby 60% 119
16 Bobey 40% 111

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The surname Abby is the 5th most popular variant of Abbey.

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