Bayes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bayes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bayes family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 15
Farmer 15
Female Servant 13
Ag Labourer 12
Independent 8
Shoe Maker 6
Carpenter 5
Surgeon 5
Tailor 4
Male Servant 4
Labourer 4
Mason 3
Weaver 3
Brick Layer 2
Lace Maker 2
Shop Keeper 2
School Mistress 2
Widow 2
Shoemaker 2
Agriculturer Labourer 2
Fisherman 2
Sawyer 1
Army 1
Apprentice 1
Washer Woman 1

Bayes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Boyes 80% 19,042
2 Boys 60% 9,593
3 Bayes 100% 7,798
4 Bays 80% 3,272
5 Boyse 40% 642
6 Byas 60% 564

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The surname Bayes is the 3rd most popular variant of Boyes.

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