Barnsley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Barnsley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Barnsley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 129
Coal Miner 16
Domestic Servant 9
Chain Maker 8
Silk Weaver 7
Miner 6
Nailor 6
Scissor Grinder 6
General Servant 5
Dress Maker 5
Plasterer 5
Shoe Maker 5
Engine Driver 5
Butcher 4
Engine Fitter 4
Hat Trimmer 4
Labourer 4
Carpenter 4
House Maid 3
Engineer 3
Tailoress 3
Labour 3
Painter 3
Button Maker 3
Weaver 3

Barnsley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Barnsley 100% 7,985
2 Brinsley 75% 1,361
3 Bransley 75% 333
4 Burnsley 88% 203
5 Barnesley 89% 182

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

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