Jaye Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Jaye Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Jaye family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 23
Coal Miner 4
Domestic Servant 4
Tailoress 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
General Labourer 2
Tailor Cutter 2
Charwoman 2
Farm Labourer 2
Carman 1
Boiler Maker 1
Living On Own Means 1
Box Maker 1
Certificates Nurse 1
Driver Royal Artillery 1
Gunner Royal Artillery 1
Hawker 1
Living On Income 1
Porter 1
Boot Folder 1
Boot Shoe Maker 1
Dress Maker 1
General Domestic Servant 1
Laundress Ironer 1
Stationers Warehouseman Grocer 1

Jaye Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Joy 50% 21,359
2 Jay 75% 17,093
3 Joyee 60% 2,686
4 Jaye 100% 717
5 Jey 50% 290
6 Joye 75% 287

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The surname Jaye is the 4th most popular variant of Joy.

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