Denby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Denby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Denby family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 35
Female Servant 27
Independent 23
Farmer 22
Wool Comber 18
Male Servant 15
Weaver 13
Worsted Weaver 13
Labourer 9
Stone Mason 7
Comber 6
Stuff Weaver 6
Dress Maker 4
Apprentice 4
Publican 4
Shoe Maker 4
Cotton Mill 4
Worsted Spinner 4
Tailor 3
Groom 3
Servant 3
Gardener 3
Cattle Dealer 3
Clothier 3
Woolcomber 3

Denby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Danby 80% 9,524
2 Denby 100% 8,877
3 Dainby 67% 204
4 Dunby 80% 120
5 Donby 80% 108
6 Donaby 67% 107

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The surname Denby is the 2nd most popular variant of Danby.

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