Gilroy Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gilroy Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gilroy family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 33
House Servant 12
Agricultural Labourer 12
Labourer 11
Coal Miner 9
Farm Labourer 7
At Home 5
Iron Moulder 3
Gardener 3
Hawker 3
Water Man 3
Sailor 2
General Labourer 2
Throstle Spinner 2
Milliner 2
Shoe Maker's Apprentice 2
Engine Fitter 2
Blacksmith 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Dress Maker 2
Bricklayer Labourer 2
Carpenter 2
Smith 2
Bricklayer's Labourer 2
Labourer In Worsted Factory 2

Gilroy Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gilroy 100% 4,243
2 Gilray 83% 148
3 Glory 50% 110

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

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