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
Scholar 356
Agricultural Labourer 84
House Servant 36
Labourer 28
Dress Maker 21
General Servant 17
House Keeper 17
Servant 14
Carter 14
Laundress 12
Cook 11
Shoe Maker 11
Gardener 10
House Maid 9
Coal Miner 9
Straw Plaiter 8
Lead Miner 7
Farm Labourer 7
Carpenter 7
School Mistress 7
Brick Layer 7
Fund Holder 6
Bricklayer 6
Plumber 5
Linen Weaver 5

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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