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
Scholar 12
Dress Maker 3
Laundress 2
Footman 1
Ostler (cab Proprietor) 1
Publisher 1
Boot Maker 1
Dentist 1
Book Keeper 1
House Keeper 1
Labourer 1
Labourer In Wood Yard 1
Washerwoman 1
Wheelwright 1
Wheelwright 3men & 3boys 1
Wheelwright Employing 1
Woollen Weaver 1
Operative Tailor 1
Retired Farmers Wife 1
Annuitant 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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