Derbyshire Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Derbyshire 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

Derbyshire Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Derbyshire family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 452
Cotton Weaver 59
Coal Miner 56
Labourer 43
House Keeper 26
Domestic Servant 23
Cotton Winder 20
Dress Maker 17
Gardener 17
Carter 15
General Servant 15
Agricultural Labourer 13
Cotton Spinner 13
Collier 12
Annuitant 11
Wife 9
Cotton Operative 8
Farm Servant 8
Fustian Cutter 8
Laundress 8
Tailor 8
Iron Moulder 8
Factory Operative 8
Silk Weaver 8
Painter 7

Derbyshire Surname Variants Ranking

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

Did you know?

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

Search for the Derbyshire family