Herley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Herley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Herley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 13
Independent 7
Female Servant 5
Labourer 4
Male Servant 3
Servant 3
Builder 2
Game Keeper 2
Baker 1
Farm Servant 1
Brick Burner 1
Bleacher 1
Brick Setter 1
Independent Silk Dyer 1
Provision Dealer 1
Charwoman 1
China Merchant 1
Clergyman 1
Md 1
Milliner 1
Pawnbroker 1
Smith 1
Gardener 1
File Manufacturer 1
Whitesmith Joiner 1

Herley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harley 83% 26,003
2 Hurley 83% 21,800
3 Horley 83% 6,468
4 Herley 100% 2,257
5 Hurly 67% 1,220
6 Hearley 86% 422
7 Harly 67% 403
8 Hearly 67% 191
9 Herly 83% 132
10 Hirley 83% 108

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The surname Herley is the 4th most popular variant of Harley.

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