Ramsay Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ramsay Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ramsay family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 38
Female Servant 28
Coal Miner 19
Labourer 11
Agricultural Labourer 11
Miner 6
Farmer 5
Lead Miner 5
Cotton Weaver 5
Publican 5
Tailor 5
Baker 4
Joiner 4
Weaver 4
Mariner 4
Agricultural Lab 4
Engineer 4
Shoe Maker Journeyman 4
Grocer 3
Apprentice 3
Butcher 3
Carrier 3
Shoe Maker 3
Paper Manufacturer 3
Spinster 3

Ramsay Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ramsey 83% 22,550
2 Ramsay 100% 12,983
3 Rumsey 67% 6,584
4 Romsey 67% 382
5 Ramsy 83% 116

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The surname Ramsay is the 2nd most popular variant of Ramsey.

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