Galway Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Galway Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Galway family

Profession Census Frequency
Gardener 4
Student 3
Female Servant 3
Male Servant 2
Labourer 2
Gun Maker 1
Coal Miner 1
Collier 1
Boot Maker 1
House Keeper 1
P Seaman 1
Teacher 1
Cotton Reeler 1
Nurse 1
Porter 1
Customs 1
Laundress 1
Pauper 1
Plasterer 1
Revenue Officer 1
Shoe Maker 1
Independant 1
Pupil 1
None 1
Dyer 1

Galway Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Galway 100% 1,053
2 Galaway 86% 153

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

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