Gowdy Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gowdy Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gowdy family

Profession Census Frequency
School 13
Dressmaker 5
Grocer 3
Carter 2
Bricklayer 2
Housekeeper 2
Assisting In The Business 2
House Painter 2
Apprentice Boilermaker 1
Apprentice Butcher 1
Apprentice Engineer 1
Apprentice Erand 1
Boilermaker 1
Boilermaker (riveter) 1
Cab Driver 1
Coal Miner Hewer (below Ground) 1
Engine Cleaner 1
Engineers Pattern Maker 1
House Agent 1
Jeweller & Pawnbroker 1
Labouring Painter 1
Law Clerk Solicitor 1
Marine Engineer 1
No Occupation 1
Railway Engine Stoker 1

Gowdy Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Goudie 50% 689
2 Gowdy 100% 384
3 Goudey 67% 248
4 Goudy 80% 236

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The surname Gowdy is the 2nd most popular variant of Goudie.

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