Downay Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Downay Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Downay family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Piecer 2
Female Servant 2
Soldier 2
Private Gaurds 2
Cotton Dresser 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Publican 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Confectioner 1
Independent 1
Taylor 1
Labourer 1
Shoe Maker 1

Downay Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Downey 83% 14,379
2 Dawney 67% 2,201
3 Downay 100% 326
4 Downy 83% 274
5 Dawnay 83% 121

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The surname Downay is the 3rd most popular variant of Downey.

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