Holroyd Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Holroyd Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Holroyd family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 363
Worsted Weaver 54
Worsted Spinner 30
Woollen Weaver 27
Coal Miner 25
Cotton Operative 23
Labourer 21
House Keeper 21
Cotton Weaver 20
Joiner 19
Weaver 16
Stone Mason 16
Dress Maker 13
Blacksmith 13
Cotton Spinner 12
Annuitant 11
Domestic Servant 9
Wool Sorter 9
Woollen Spinner 9
Cabinet Maker 8
Cotton Piecer 8
Mechanic 8
Cotton Twister 8
Farmer 8
Tailor 7

Holroyd Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Holroyd 100% 19,601
2 Holroyde 88% 1,243

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The surname Holroyd is the most popular version of all its varients

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