Amy Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Amy Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Amy family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 21
Farmer 18
Independent 18
Female Servant 15
Independant 11
Stone Cutter 10
Carpenter 9
Shoe Maker 8
Mason 7
Dress Maker 6
Yeoman 5
Male Servant 5
Tailor 4
Blacksmith 3
Fisher Man 3
Journeyman 3
Labourer 3
Mariner 3
Sailor 3
Grocer 2
Merchant 2
Plasterer 2
Publican 2
Sea Man 2
Seaman 2

Amy Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 May 33% 138,201
2 Mayo 25% 13,780
3 Amey 75% 6,672
4 Amy 100% 5,324
5 Moy 33% 4,009
6 Moye 25% 1,439
7 Maye 25% 881
8 Mye 33% 384
9 Maay 50% 214
10 Emey 50% 174
11 Mey 33% 148
12 Aamey 60% 141

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The surname Amy is the 4th most popular variant of May.

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