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
Scholar 663
Cotton Weaver 182
Woollen Weaver 73
Coal Miner 59
House Keeper 58
Cotton Operative 56
Labourer 49
Cotton Piecer 37
Dress Maker 28
Weaver 22
Cotton Spinner 21
Carter 21
Cotton Winder 20
Piecer 20
Silk Weaver 19
Domestic Servant 17
Grocer 17
Cotton Reeler 14
Factory Operative 14
Mechanic 13
Woollen Piecer 13
Stone Mason 12
Clerk 12
Mill Operative 12
Hatter 11

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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