Clew Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Clew Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Clew family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 6
Boot & Shoe Cordwainer 5
Bricklayer Labourer 2
Shoe Maker 2
Iron Roller 2
Ag Labourer 2
Farm Labourer 1
Master Blacksmith 1
Domestic Servant 1
Railway Porter 1
Agricultural Lab 1
General Servant 1
House Servant 1
Lace Maker 1
Gardener 1
Lace Dresser 1
Dairymaid 1
Mill Furnace Man 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Boot Binder 1
Grocer - Chelsea Pensioner 1
Ribbon Weaver 1
Royal Mariner 1
Groom 1
Retired Farmer 1

Clew Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Clow 75% 4,923
2 Calow 60% 2,629
3 Clowe 60% 870
4 Cleugh 50% 563
5 Clew 100% 530
6 Claw 75% 332
7 Clewe 80% 248

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The surname Clew is the 5th most popular variant of Clow.

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