Eyre Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Eyre Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Eyre family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 87
Female Servant 69
Agricultural Labourer 51
Farmer 46
Male Servant 26
Labourer 23
Coal Miner 16
Shoe Maker 15
Apprentice 13
Blacksmith 12
Miner 12
Grocer 10
Publican 9
Tailor 9
Clerk 8
Independant 7
Butcher 7
Cotton Weaver 7
Dress Maker 7
Carpenter 6
Lead Miner 6
Shoemaker 6
Collier 5
Surgeon 5
Lace Maker 5

Eyre Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Eyre 100% 25,456
2 Ayre 75% 12,314
3 Ayer 25% 1,077
4 Heir 25% 1,016
5 Yare 50% 830
6 Air 25% 714
7 Eyer 50% 477
8 Aire 50% 220
9 Year 25% 205
10 Yore 50% 156

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

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