Friers Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Friers Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Friers family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Boiler Maker 2
Boiler Cleaner 1
Draper Assistant 1
Electric Light Engine Driver 1
Manager Of Drapery Shop 1
Steam Engineman 1
Warbress Domestic 1
Coach Man 1
Bar Man 1
Carpenter 1
Char Woman 1
Victualler 1
Clerk 1
Milliner Dress 1
Watch Maker 1
House Maid 1

Friers Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ferris 33% 18,213
2 Farris 33% 3,188
3 Farries 57% 447
4 Ferries 57% 372
5 Frears 67% 363
6 Ferres 50% 296
7 Friars 83% 245
8 Friers 100% 185
9 Farras 33% 163
10 Farres 50% 121
11 Forris 33% 106

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The surname Friers is the 8th most popular variant of Ferris.

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