Hoby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hoby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hoby family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Labourer 3
Tailor 2
Independant 2
Coal Miner 2
Female Servant 2
Collier 2
Lace Maker 1
Hand Loom Weaver 1
Milliner 1
Fisherman 1
Waterman 1
Visitor 1
Miller 1
Boot Maker 1
Hair Dresser 1
Washing Women 1
Mariner 1
Cloth Dresser Journeyman 1

Hoby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hobby 80% 3,205
2 Huby 75% 1,505
3 Hoby 100% 609
4 Hobbey 67% 352
5 Heaby 60% 190
6 Haby 75% 113

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The surname Hoby is the 3rd most popular variant of Hobby.

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