Dave Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dave Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dave family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 3
Waistcoat Maker 3
Infant 2
Chessmonger 1
Domestic Servant Housemaid 1
Draughtman 1
Smith 1
French Polisher 1
Coal Miner 1
Farm Servant Indoor 1
Shoemaker 1
Carpenter 1
Grocer Porter 1
Nurse Maid Servant 1
House Maid 1
Dressmaker 1
Jocky Huntsman 1
Cook D 1
Civil Engineer 1
Blacksmith 1
Laundress 1
Shoe Maker 1
Commercial Traveller 1
Commercial Traveller Wife 1
Boiler Maker Porter 1

Dave Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dove 75% 24,095
2 Davie 80% 7,329
3 Dive 75% 821
4 Dave 100% 581
5 Deave 80% 177

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The surname Dave is the 4th most popular variant of Dove.

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