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
Scholar 198
Agricultural Labourer 24
Dress Maker 16
Laundress 12
Bricklayer 11
Domestic Servant 9
General Labourer 8
General Servant 7
Farm Labourer 7
Shoe Fitter 7
Boot Maker 6
Carpet Weaver 6
Charwoman 5
Labourer 5
Farmer 5
Printers Broker 4
Blacksmith 4
Tailor 4
Shoe Machinist 4
Shoe Rivetter 4
Carpenter 3
Errand Boy 3
Horse Dealer 3
Lace Maker 3
Shop Keeper 3

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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