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 529
Agricultural Labourer 69
Domestic Servant 25
Labourer 23
General Labourer 22
Dress Maker 19
General Servant 19
Laundress 19
Annuitant 18
Gardener 12
Bricklayer 11
Charwoman 10
Cotton Weaver 10
Gardener Domestic 10
Cook 9
Butcher 9
Farm Labourer 9
Carpenter 8
House Keeper 8
Stone Mason 8
Shoe Maker 7
Dressmaker 7
No Occupation 7
Coal Miner 7
Painter 6

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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