Dobbs Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dobbs Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dobbs family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 179
Agricultural Labourer 67
House Servant 18
Labourer 17
Coal Miner 16
Dress Maker 14
Servant 14
General Servant 12
House Keeper 11
Cook 9
Carpenter 9
Shepherd 8
Carter 8
House Maid 8
Laundress 7
Baker 6
Domestic Servant 6
Housemaid 6
Shoe Maker 6
Straw Plaiter 6
Farm Servant 5
Bricklayer 5
Framework Knitter 5
Ag Labourer 5
Lace Maker 5

Dobbs Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dobbs 100% 13,966
2 Dabbs 80% 4,801
3 Dibbs 80% 752
4 Dobs 80% 300
5 Dubbs 80% 170

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

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