Philby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Philby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Philby family

Profession Census Frequency
School 17
Carman 2
Draper 2
General Labourer 2
Iron Constructional Fitter 2
General Servant (domestic) 2
Coal Miner Filler 2
Butcher (salesman) 2
Carpenter & Joiner 2
Dressmaker 2
Housemaid 2
Housemaid (domestic) 2
Embroidery Machinist 1
Fitter (erector Or Flour Milling Machines) 1
School Part Time 1
Brewer 1
Charwoman 1
Cook (domestic) 1
Farmer Of Lime Works 1
Gardener (domestic) 1
Gardener Domestic 1
Groom 1
House Parlourmaid (domestic) 1
Labourer On Farm 1
Lime Burner 1

Philby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Filby 67% 4,037
2 Philby 100% 1,112
3 Filbey 50% 837
4 Philbey 86% 789

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The surname Philby is the 2nd most popular variant of Filby.

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