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
Cotton Weaver 40
Living On Own Means 40
Woollen Weaver 28
Cotton Spinner 25
Farmer 21
Dress Maker 20
General Labourer 20
Scholar 18
Worsted Weaver 16
Cotton Piecer 15
Worsted Spinner 13
Coal Miner Hewer 12
Butcher 10
Cabinet Maker 10
Wire Drawer 10
Stone Quarryman 10
Tailor 9
Cotton Reeler 9
Stone Mason 9
Woollen Cloth Weaver 9
Charwoman 8
Cotton Card Room Hand 8
Cotton Winder 8
House Keeper 8
General Servant Domestic 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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