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
Cotton Weaver 3
Dress Maker 2
General Labourer 2
Cotton Warp Dresser 1
Gas Works Labourer 1
Labourer At Calico Print Works 1
Planner 1
Shoe Maker 1
Blast Furnace Weighman 1
Carpet Warehousewoman 1
Charwoman 1
Cook Domestic 1
Farm Horseman 1
Low Driver 1
Milliner Shop Keeper 1
Milliner 1
Royal Navvy 1
Pianoforte Fitter (wood) Musical Instrument 1
Cabinet Fitter 1
Commercial Clerk 1
Butcher's Wife 1
Journeyman Tailor 1
In School 1
Tailor 1
Private 12th Royal Lancers 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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