Goodyer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Goodyer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Goodyer family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 83
Silk Ribbon Weaver 15
Agricultural Labourer 13
Labourer 13
Silk Weaver 10
Blacksmith 9
Carpenter 5
Carter 4
Baker 4
Plough Boy 4
Laundress 3
General Servant 3
Nurse 3
House Servant 3
Farm Labourer 3
Char Woman 2
Needlewoman 2
Servant 2
Chelsea Pensioner 2
Cook 2
Domestic Servant 2
Mast Maker 2
Ag Labourer 2
Cord Wainer 2
Groom 2

Goodyer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Goodyear 88% 10,781
2 Goodyer 100% 4,546

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The surname Goodyer is the 2nd most popular variant of Goodyear.

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