Clewes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Clewes ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Clewes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Clewes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 31
Silk Weaver 13
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 6
Silk Ribbon Weaver 5
Agricultural Labourer 4
Charwoman 3
Gardener 2
Daughter Of Above 2
Grocer 2
Laundress 2
Washer Womans Son 2
Wife Of Above 2
Green Grocer 2
Tailor 2
Nurse Girl 2
Weaver 2
Agricultural Labourer Wife 1
Brass Founder Employing 8 Men & 8 Boys 1
Coal Dealer 1
Dairy Man 1
House Keeper 1
Inn Keeper 1
Labourer 1
Ribbon Manufacturer 1
Ribbon Weaver 1

Clewes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Clowes 83% 11,882
2 Clews 83% 8,637
3 Clewes 100% 2,230
4 Clows 67% 291
5 Clewis 83% 102

Did you know?

The surname Clewes is the 3rd most popular variant of Clowes.

Search for the Clewes family