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 197
Coal Miner 30
Chain Maker 24
General Labourer 19
Laundress 11
Living On Own Means 9
Living On Her Own Means 8
General Servant Domestic 8
Dress Maker 8
Domestic Servant 7
Iron Worker 7
Cotton Weaver 6
Carpenter 5
Machinist 5
Joiner 4
Painter 4
Shoe Mechanist 4
Plasterer 4
Puddler 4
Shoe Maker 4
Hatter 4
Silk Weaver 4
Charwoman 3
Farmer 3
Stay Maker 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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