Greer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Greer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Greer family

Profession Census Frequency
Weaver Power Cotton 5
Labourer 4
Dress Maker 2
Dealer 2
Straw Plat Maker 2
Female Servant 2
Cooper 2
Coast Guard 1
Corn Dealer 1
Tailor Apprentice 1
Brewer 1
Army 1
Butcher 1
Confectioner 1
Independent 1
Inn Keeper 1
Jron Moulder 1
Prisoner 1
Shoe Maker Journeyman 1
Aricultural Labourer 1
Private Residing 1
Tin Plate Worker 1
Whalebone Cutter 1
Forger Man 1
Pensioner 1

Greer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gurr 40% 7,285
2 Greer 100% 2,348
3 Grier 80% 1,030
4 Grear 80% 968
5 Garr 40% 768
6 Gorrie 33% 495
7 Ogarra 17% 231
8 Egarr 20% 193
9 Gerrie 33% 155
10 Gorr 40% 121
11 Garrie 33% 111

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The surname Greer is the 2nd most popular variant of Gurr.

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