Macauley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Macauley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Macauley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 44
No Occupation 4
General Labourer 3
House Keeper 3
Joiner 3
Landed Proprietor 3
Brick Layer 2
Pupil Teacher 2
Cotton Spinner 2
Worsted Piecer 2
Labourer 2
Electro Plate Worker W M 2
Apprentice Joiner 1
Barrister At Law 1
Chemical Labourer Unemployed Manufacturer Chem 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Cotton Winder 1
Dress Maker 1
East India & China Merchant 1
Errand Boy 1
Governess 1
House Keeper Domestic 1
Mariner Store Dealer 1
Rag Dealer 1
Governess School 1

Macauley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Macaulay 88% 1,489
2 Macauley 100% 1,348
3 Mccauley 88% 480
4 Mcauley 88% 318
5 Mclay 50% 223
6 Mcaulay 75% 202
7 Mccawley 75% 192
8 Mcleay 50% 109

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The surname Macauley is the 2nd most popular variant of Macaulay.

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