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
Scholar 6
Labourer 3
Fundholder 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
Farm Labourer 2
Annuitant 2
Ag Lab 2
House Servant 1
Bankers Clerk 1
Gentlewoman 1
Timber French Language 1
Coal Miner 1
Gentleman 1
Agent 1
Cork Cutter's Apprentice 1
Jeish Peer M P Tor E Relford With Bapsettan 1
Peersh 1
Peress Annuitant 1
Iron Miner 1
Wagganer 1
Tailor Apprentice 1
Servant 1
Cabinet Maker Apprentice 1
House Maid 1
Upholsterer 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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