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
Agricultural Labourer 85
Female Servant 70
Independent 61
Labourer 29
Frame Work Knitter 28
Male Servant 27
Farmer 19
Shoe Maker 15
Ag Labourer 15
Weaver 14
Clerk 11
Carpenter 9
Dress Maker 9
Tailor 9
Blacksmith 8
Plumber 8
Pauper 7
Baker 7
Publican 7
Miller 7
Grocer 7
Independant 6
Ag Lab 6
Butcher 6
Son 6

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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