Dobey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dobey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dobey family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 3
Brick Layers Labourer 2
Carter Daughter 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Journeyman Watchfinisher 1
Laptenter Card Room Cotton 1
Piecer Cotton 1
Shop Man 1
Waitress 1
House Servant 1

Dobey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dobby 80% 2,824
2 Dobie 60% 2,563
3 Dobbie 50% 1,378
4 Daby 60% 600
5 Adby 40% 324
6 Doby 80% 251
7 Dobey 100% 207
8 Dauby 40% 191
9 Duby 60% 154
10 Dabey 80% 121

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The surname Dobey is the 7th most popular variant of Dobby.

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