Hey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hey family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 332
Worsted Weaver 69
Cotton Weaver 40
Worsted Spinner 39
Labourer 30
Woollen Weaver 25
Agricultural Labourer 22
Dress Maker 22
House Keeper 20
Coal Miner 14
Domestic Servant 13
Annuitant 13
Servant 11
Weaver 11
Mechanic 10
Iron Moulder 10
General Servant 9
Grocer 9
Joiner 9
Stone Mason 9
Wool Sorter 9
Cloth Finisher 8
Blacksmith 7
Fancy Weaver 7
Weaver Worsted 7

Hey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Haigh 20% 72,994
2 Hay 67% 36,760
3 Hey 100% 19,967
4 Hoy 67% 10,486
5 Haye 50% 3,944
6 Hoye 50% 2,358
7 Hoey 75% 1,720
8 Heay 75% 425
9 Huey 75% 403
10 Hye 33% 380
11 Huy 67% 255

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The surname Hey is the 3rd most popular variant of Haigh.

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