Air Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Air Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Air family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 13
Agricultural Labourer 4
Blacksmith 4
Wharf Labourer 2
Boat Builder 2
General Labourer 2
Joiner 2
Carrier 2
Carter 2
Book Binders Foot Cutter 1
Brass Founder 1
Companion 1
Dress Sinker 1
Formerly Agent For Pop Company 1
Laundress 1
Lighterman 1
Boat Builder Employing 3 Men 1
Cart Reet Wright Others 1
Carter Stuff Mr 1
Coal Dealer 1
Engine Fitter 1
Lamplighter 1
Leadingman Of Moulders Retired 1
Mate 1
Superannuated Fitter 1

Air Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Roe 0% 44,307
2 Eyre 25% 25,456
3 Ayre 50% 12,314
4 Rea 0% 10,562
5 Rae 0% 7,853
6 Ree 0% 1,828
7 Ore 0% 1,342
8 Heir 50% 1,016
9 Ure 0% 953
10 Rue 0% 758
11 Air 100% 714
12 Oare 25% 469
13 Roo 0% 274
14 Urie 25% 224
15 Aire 75% 220
16 Eare 25% 202
17 Rie 33% 172
18 Rooe 0% 116

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The surname Air is the 11th most popular variant of Roe.

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