Dove Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Dove Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Dove family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 306
Agricultural Labourer 74
House Servant 46
At Home 35
Labourer 34
Farm Labourer 29
Annuitant 24
Seamer 20
Dress Maker 18
Servant 16
Silk Weaver 15
Coal Miner 12
Laundress 12
General Servant 11
Errand Boy 11
Charwoman 10
Pauper 10
Shoe Maker 10
Frame Work Knitter 10
Ag Lab 9
Mariner 9
Farm Servant 9
House Maid 9
House Keeper 8
Farmer 8

Dove Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Dove 100% 24,095
2 Davie 60% 7,329
3 Dive 75% 821
4 Dave 75% 581
5 Deave 60% 177

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

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