Derbyshire Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Derbyshire Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Derbyshire family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 43
Labourer 35
Agricultural Labourer 34
Farmer 28
Female Servant 28
Weaver 22
Independent 16
Male Servant 14
Cotton Spinner 9
Coal Miner 9
Dress Maker 8
Pupil 7
Mule Piecer Cotton 7
Engineer 6
Porter 6
Apprentice 5
Butcher 5
Nail Maker 5
Shoe Maker 5
Carter 5
Cotton Reeler 5
Joiner 5
Labourer In Coal Mines 5
Warehouseman 5
Ag Lab 4

Derbyshire Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Derbyshire 100% 23,909
2 Darbyshire 90% 11,490

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The surname Derbyshire is the most popular version of all its varients

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