Brierley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brierley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brierley family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 79
Cotton Piecer 41
Woollen Weaver 38
Cotton Spinner 36
Labourer 34
Weaver 33
Independent 26
Female Servant 25
Coal Miner 23
Agricultural Labourer 22
Woollen Spinner 15
Cotton Reeler 12
Woollen Piecer 12
Farmer 11
Hatter 10
Stone Mason 10
Wool Carder 10
Piecer 9
Spinner 9
Cotton Carder 9
Worsted Weaver 9
Clerk 8
Cotton Worker 8
Woolen Weaver 8
Woollen Weaver J 8

Brierley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Brierley 100% 34,645
2 Brearley 75% 12,999
3 Brierly 88% 4,218
4 Brearly 63% 968
5 Brurley 75% 223
6 Briearley 89% 217
7 Briarley 88% 212

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

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