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
School 166
Coal Miner Hewer 18
Chain Maker 16
Labourer 12
Scholar 12
General Servant (domestic) 8
Elastic Weaver 8
Dress Maker 7
Private Means 7
General Labourer 7
Clerk 7
Housekeeper 6
Carter 6
Coal Miner (hewer) 6
Assisting In The Business 5
Domestic Servant 5
Charwoman 5
Shop Assistant 4
Assisting In Business 4
Packer 4
At Home 4
Dressmaker 4
Weaver 4
Chainmaker 4
Painter 4

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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