Faye Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Faye Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Faye family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 5
Plasterer 2
Boarder Scholar 2
Annuitant 1
Mercantile Clerk 1
No Occupation 1
Coachman Domestic 1
Cotton Operative 1
Roper's Apprentice 1
Wire Worker 1
Blacksmith 1
Shoe Maker 1
Lath Fitter 1
Dress Maker 1
Formerly Teacher 1
Wheel Wright 1
Formerly 1
Tanner 1
Ship Chandler 1
Labourer 1
Shepherd 1
Civil Engineer 1

Faye Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Foy 50% 13,737
2 Fay 75% 8,591
3 Fee 50% 2,618
4 Fey 50% 1,849
5 Feay 50% 396
6 Foye 75% 355
7 Faye 100% 259
8 Fye 75% 248
9 Foay 50% 196

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The surname Faye is the 7th most popular variant of Foy.

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