Joy Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Joy Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Joy family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 93
Female Servant 68
Labourer 34
Independent 33
Male Servant 24
Farmer 23
Shoe Maker 22
Carpenter 8
Tailor 8
Cotton Weaver 8
Apprentice 7
Dress Maker 7
Butcher 7
Gardener 6
Ag Labourer 6
Servant 5
Plumber 5
Brick Layer 5
Bricklayer 5
Laundress 5
Mariner 4
Soldier 4
Birth Not Known 4
Clerk 4
Worsted Weaver 4

Joy Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Joy 100% 21,359
2 Jay 67% 17,093
3 Joyee 60% 2,686
4 Jaye 50% 717
5 Jey 67% 290
6 Joye 75% 287

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

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