Powney Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Powney Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Powney family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 21
Female Servant 14
Independent 11
Nailor 9
Ribbon Weaver 9
Male Servant 5
None 4
Farmer 4
Carpenter 4
Saddler 3
Tailor 3
Brick Maker 3
Independant 2
Clerk 2
Carman 2
Shoe Maker 2
Stationer 2
Publican 2
Yeoman 2
Labourer 2
Sadler 1
Inmate 1
Widow 1
Night Policeman 1
White Smith 1

Powney Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Powney 100% 4,075
2 Pony 67% 432
3 Poney 83% 289
4 Pone 67% 153
5 Ponny 67% 136
6 Ponney 83% 120

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The surname Powney is the most popular version of all its varients

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