Gurney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gurney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gurney family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 93
Independent 38
Labourer 30
Female Servant 24
Male Servant 21
Farmer 19
Shoe Maker 10
Pupil 10
Publican 9
Brewer 6
Independant 6
Blacksmith 5
Carpenter 5
Lace Maker 5
Tailor 5
Victualler 5
Clerk 5
Ag Lab 5
Gardener 5
Straw Plater 5
Ag Labourer 5
Cabinet Maker 4
Stocking Maker 4
Grocer 4
Paper Maker 3

Gurney Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gurney 100% 19,913
2 Garney 83% 2,874
3 Graney 67% 2,056
4 Gerney 83% 578
5 Greaney 57% 379
6 Greeney 57% 363
7 Gorney 83% 322
8 Grainey 57% 202
9 Greany 33% 194
10 Grany 50% 136
11 Greeny 50% 106

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

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