Mayo Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Mayo Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Mayo family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 74
Female Servant 37
Independent 30
Labourer 16
Male Servant 13
Weaver 10
Cloth Worker 7
Farmer 6
Carpenter 5
Mason 5
Watch Maker 5
Pupil 5
Publican 4
Butcher 3
Gardener 3
Sawyer 3
Thatcher 3
Apprentice 2
Spinner 2
Pauper 2
Coal Miner 2
Dress Maker 2
Shoe Maker 2
Dyer 2
Key Maker 2

Mayo Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 May 75% 138,201
2 Mayo 100% 13,780
3 Amey 25% 6,672
4 Amy 25% 5,324
5 Moy 50% 4,009
6 Mayoh 80% 3,397
7 Moye 50% 1,439
8 Maye 75% 881
9 Mayow 80% 423
10 Mye 50% 384
11 Maay 50% 214
12 Emey 25% 174
13 Mey 50% 148
14 Aamey 20% 141

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The surname Mayo is the 2nd most popular variant of May.

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