Meigh Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Meigh Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Meigh family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 28
Potter 8
Cotton Stocking Maker 4
China Paintress 3
Engine Fitter 2
Cotton Stocking Factory Girl 2
Factory Girl 2
Frame Work Knitter 2
Coach Body Maker 2
Potters Shrower 2
Warehouse Girl 2
Silk Weaver 2
Wood Turner 2
Coachmaker 1
Shopkeeper 1
Curate Of St Marys 1
None 1
Labourer Farm 1
Servant 1
Rope Maker 1
Burnisher 1
China Manufacture Employed 11 Acres & 1 Boy 1
Clerk At Gas Works 1
Apprentice Butcher 1
Shoe Maker 1

Meigh Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 May 20% 138,201
2 Meigh 100% 1,403
3 Maye 20% 881
4 Maay 20% 214
5 Mey 40% 148
6 Maghie 33% 138
7 Maugh 60% 138
8 Mugh 60% 100

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

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