Ackroyd Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ackroyd Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ackroyd family

Profession Census Frequency
Worsted Weaver 65
Stuff Weaver 35
Wool Comber 24
Weaver 19
Coal Miner 18
Independent 16
Female Servant 14
Farmer 14
Worsted Spinner 12
Shoe Maker 9
Labourer 9
Wool Sorter 9
Cotton Spinner 8
Agricultural Labourer 7
Stone Mason 7
Blacksmith 6
Collier 6
Manufacturer 6
Agriculture Labourer 5
Butcher 5
Comber 5
Factory Labourer 5
Mechanic 4
Painter 4
Spinner 4

Ackroyd Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ackroyd 100% 18,751
2 Akroyd 86% 4,308
3 Acroyd 86% 568
4 Achroyd 86% 444
5 Ackeroyd 88% 183
6 Ackroyde 88% 150

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The surname Ackroyd is the most popular version of all its varients

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