Devoy Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Devoy Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Devoy family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 4
Vocalist 3
Charwoman 2
Dress Maker 2
Musician 2
Rope Mangle 1
Iron Ore Miner 1
Boot Maker 1
Tailor 1
Draper Assistant 1
Ladys Maid 1
Machinist 1
Coal Miner 1
Coahmaker 1
Engineering Smith 1
Farmer 1
General Labourer 1
Late Farmer 1
Solicitor General Clerk 1
Musician's Wife 1
Servant 1
No Occupation 1
Mason 1
Plasterer Labourer 1
School Boy 1

Devoy Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Davey 60% 86,821
2 Davy 60% 26,148
3 Dovey 60% 8,743
4 Devey 80% 3,724
5 Devoy 100% 602
6 Devy 80% 319
7 Divey 60% 139
8 Dovy 60% 113

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The surname Devoy is the 5th most popular variant of Davey.

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