Manly Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Manly Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Manly family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 12
Independent 9
Agricultural Labourer 8
Labourer 6
Inmated Of Workhouse 5
Pupil 4
Cotton Spinner 4
Lace Maker 4
Weaver 4
Cotton Piecer 3
Male Servant 3
Tailor 3
Governess 3
Ag Labourer 2
Copper Miner 2
Farmer 2
Dress Maker 2
Grocer 2
Baker 2
Carpenter 2
Inmates 2
Laundress 2
Mason 2
Miller 2
Ribbon Weaver Journeyman 2

Manly Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Manley 83% 25,072
2 Manly 100% 2,478
3 Meanley 71% 1,007
4 Monley 67% 452
5 Meanly 83% 260
6 Munley 67% 224

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The surname Manly is the 2nd most popular variant of Manley.

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