Oakey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Oakey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Oakey family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 27
Female Servant 17
Farmer 12
Independent 12
Male Servant 9
Mason 8
Labourer 7
Dress Maker 5
Straw Platter 4
Carpenter 3
Baker 3
Woollen Cloth Worker 3
Lace Dresser 3
Copper Miner 2
Framwork Knitter 2
Gardener 2
Upholsterer 2
Independant 1
Shoemaker 1
Platter 1
Butcher & Farmer 1
Chairwoman 1
Miner 1
Warehouse Man 1
Servant 1

Oakey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Kay 40% 85,028
2 Key 60% 32,408
3 Kaye 40% 27,763
4 Oakey 100% 5,180
5 Keay 40% 4,721
6 Okey 80% 1,867
7 Keey 40% 281
8 Keye 40% 163
9 Kye 20% 158

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The surname Oakey is the 4th most popular variant of Kay.

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