Rear Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rear Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rear family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 35
Agricultural Labourer 7
Laundress 4
Farm Labourer 4
Coal Miner 3
Domestic Servant 2
Dress Maker 2
Farm Servant Indoor 2
Blacksmith 2
Nursemaid 2
Police Constable 2
Wheelwright 2
Coke Labourer 1
Domestic Servant Out Of Employ 1
Engine Fitter At Works 1
Iron Worker 1
Joiner 1
Shoe Maker 1
Butcher 1
Clerk 1
Ship Fireman 1
Coal Miner Haulier 1
Collector Of Taxes 1
Grocer Carrier 1
Woodman 1

Rear Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Orr 25% 7,324
2 Rear 100% 1,017
3 Reer 75% 335
4 Arr 25% 156
5 Rare 50% 136
6 Orre 0% 112
7 Rour 50% 107
8 Rier 50% 103
9 Reere 60% 100

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The surname Rear is the 2nd most popular variant of Orr.

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