Gourlay Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gourlay Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gourlay family

Profession Census Frequency
Draper 3
Female Servant 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Smith J 1
Gunner Royal Artillery 1
Laundress 1
Pewterer 1
Servant 1
Independent 1
Ship Owner 1
Private Soldier 1
Mechanic Apprentice 1
Painter Journeyman 1
Shoemaker 1

Gourlay Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Garley 57% 2,483
2 Gourley 86% 1,838
3 Gorley 71% 1,170
4 Gourlay 100% 1,073
5 Graley 43% 1,044
6 Greely 43% 622
7 Grealey 43% 493
8 Gurley 71% 382
9 Greeley 43% 378
10 Gorely 57% 357
11 Grealy 43% 270

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The surname Gourlay is the 4th most popular variant of Garley.

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