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 455
Coal Miner 36
Worsted Spinner 33
Worsted Weaver 33
Living On Own Means 27
Living On Her Own Means 26
Farmer 26
Dress Maker 26
Cotton Spinner 25
Cotton Weaver 24
Cotton Reeler 19
Cotton Piecer 19
General Labourer 18
Joiner 18
Woollen Weaver 15
Stone Mason 11
Tailoress 10
Woollen Piecer 10
Cloth Weaver 10
Domestic Servant 9
Grocer 9
Cotton Operative 9
Farm Labourer 8
Clerk 8
Cabinet Maker 8

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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