Burnley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Burnley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Burnley family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 14
Woollen Weaver 10
Coal Miner Hewer 6
Worsted Spinner 5
Worsted Weaver 5
Tailoress 4
Dress Maker 4
Tailor 4
Errand Boy 3
Cloth Finisher 3
Cloth Weaver 3
Farmer 3
Railway Engine Driver 3
Weaver Of Blanket 3
Charing 2
General Labourer 2
Weaver Cotton Mill 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Grocer 2
Jam Packer 2
Joiner 2
Peicener In Woollen Mill 2
Scholar 2
Watch Maker 2
Woollen Cloth Finisher 2

Burnley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Burnley 100% 5,107
2 Barnley 86% 1,780
3 Branley 71% 1,369
4 Brunley 71% 835
5 Brinley 71% 636
6 Barnaley 75% 392
7 Brainley 63% 260
8 Bronley 71% 225

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

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