Lew Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lew Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lew family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 12
Agricultural Labourer 8
Male Servant 4
Female Servant 3
Farmer 3
Apprentice Joiner 2
Labourer 2
Linen Draper 1
Servant 1
Publican 1
Agricultural Servant 1
Dresser 1
Fs 1
Inmates Female Servant 1
Porter 1
Flannel Weaver 1
Lace Maker 1
Japanner Journeyman 1
Joiner Shoe Maker 1
Clerk 1
Pupil 1

Lew Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lowe 50% 151,069
2 Law 67% 73,191
3 Low 67% 18,910
4 Lawe 50% 4,095
5 Lew 100% 1,006
6 Lewe 75% 327
7 Lewi 75% 148
8 Loewe 60% 148
9 Lowie 40% 122

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The surname Lew is the 5th most popular variant of Lowe.

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