Hovey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hovey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hovey family

Profession Census Frequency
School 13
Dock Labourer 6
At School 3
Clerk 3
House Keeper 2
Shop Assistant 2
Shorthand Typist 2
Plumber 2
Publican 2
Gloveress 2
H M Dockyard Chatham 1
Skill Labourer 1
Domestic Servant 1
Joiner 1
Ward Maid (domestic) 1
Carpenter 1
Coachman 1
Dealer General 1
Police Pensioner 1
Assistant Gas Fitter 1
Cook 1
Fruiterer 1
Labourer 1
Old Age Pensioner 1
Soldier 1

Hovey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hovey 100% 1,329
2 Havey 80% 587
3 Heavy 40% 523
4 Heavey 67% 470
5 Hevey 80% 281

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

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