Garvie Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Garvie Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Garvie family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 11
Agricultural Labourer 3
Labourer 3
At Home 3
Boot & Shoe Maker 3
General Servant 2
Fisher Boy 1
Nursemaid 1
Washer Woman 1
Baker 1
Carter 1
Crofter 1
Weaver 1
Stocking Maker 1
Engineer 1
Work Man 1
Pork Butcher 1
Engine Fitter 1
Gardener 1
Painter Apprentice 1
Draper 1
Fisherman 1
Fisherman Son 1
Fishermans Wife 1
Wool Comber 1

Garvie Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Grove 50% 26,730
2 Garvey 67% 6,181
3 Grave 50% 4,519
4 Grieve 33% 3,500
5 Greave 33% 745
6 Garvie 100% 703
7 Greive 50% 605
8 Greeve 33% 388
9 Greve 50% 227
10 Groove 33% 213
11 Grive 50% 172
12 Garvy 67% 102

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The surname Garvie is the 6th most popular variant of Grove.

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