Nay Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Nay Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Nay family

Profession Census Frequency
Silk Weaver 13
Female Servant 4
Weaver 4
Agricultural Labourer 3
Coach Smith 2
Independent 2
House Keeper 1
Shipwright 1
Coast Guard 1
Smith 1
Pilot 1
Stone Mason 1
Cab Master 1
Carpenter 1
Pauper 1
Pauper Servant 1
Shoe Binder 1
Shoe Maker 1
Silversmith 1
Trimming M 1
Labourer 1
Charwoman 1
Mariner 1
Printers Apprentice 1

Nay Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Nye 33% 11,949
2 Noy 67% 1,888
3 Nay 100% 1,040
4 Noye 50% 624
5 Ney 67% 276
6 Oney 50% 180
7 Aney 50% 167
8 Any 33% 129
9 Neigh 20% 117
10 Ainey 40% 106

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The surname Nay is the 3rd most popular variant of Nye.

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