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
Scholar 475
Worsted Weaver 100
Worsted Spinner 48
Coal Miner 41
Cotton Weaver 36
Stone Mason 24
Woollen Weaver 20
Blacksmith 19
Dress Maker 17
Joiner 12
Tailoress 11
General Labourer 11
Charwoman 10
Cotton Winder 10
Cotton Spinner 9
Stuff Weaver 9
Woollen Cloth Weaver 9
Domestic Servant 8
Carpet Weaver 8
Spinner Worsted 8
Grocer 7
House Keeper 7
Carter 7
Cotton Piecer 7
Mill Hand Worsted 7

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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