Barnley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Barnley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Barnley family

Profession Census Frequency
General Labourer 4
Cotton Spinner 4
School Teacher 3
Cook Domestic 3
Electrican 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Jewel Case Liner 2
Scholar 2
Tailor Cutter 2
Beer Seller 2
Living On Own Income 2
Roolen Coverer 2
Speed Tenter Cotton Mill 2
Spinner In Worsted Mill 2
Gas Fitter 2
Living On Own Means 2
Workhome Master 2
Harder 1
Iron Fitter 1
Maker Clogger 1
Market Porter 1
Matron Childrens Home 1
Nurse Girl 1
Pork Butcher's Daughter 1
School Master 1

Barnley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Burnley 86% 5,107
2 Barnley 100% 1,780
3 Branley 71% 1,369
4 Brunley 71% 835
5 Brinley 71% 636
6 Barnaley 88% 392
7 Brainley 75% 260
8 Bronley 71% 225

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The surname Barnley is the 2nd most popular variant of Burnley.

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