Derby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Derby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Derby family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 210
Coal Miner 25
General Labourer 19
Living On Own Means 15
Agricultural Labourer 14
Domestic Servant 13
Labourer 9
Living On Her Own Means 8
General Servant 6
Cotton Weaver 6
House Keeper 6
Butcher 6
Tailor 5
General Domestic Servant 5
Joiner 5
Dress Maker 5
Chair Maker 5
Grocer 4
Charwoman 4
Bag Maker 4
Boat Maker 4
Laundress 4
Painter 4
Farmer 4
Shoe Maker 4

Derby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Darby 80% 34,730
2 Derby 100% 5,165
3 Darbey 67% 1,407
4 Durby 80% 298
5 Dorby 80% 258
6 Draby 60% 142

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The surname Derby is the 2nd most popular variant of Darby.

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