Reek Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Reek Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Reek family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 8
Labourer 5
Independent 4
Male Servant 4
Female Servant 3
Gardener 2
Shoe Maker 2
Bricklayer 2
Currier 2
Frame Work Knitter 2
Shop Maker 2
Lace Maker 1
Inmate Cotton Card Hand 1
Grocer 1
Mat Maker 1
Malster 1
Plumber 1
Tea Dealer 1
Cottager 1
Boatman 1
Clark 1
Carpenter Journey Man 1
Blanket Weaver 1

Reek Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rooke 40% 15,237
2 Rook 50% 14,526
3 Roake 40% 2,197
4 Rake 25% 1,993
5 Reek 100% 1,371
6 Reekie 67% 732
7 Rouke 40% 506
8 Roak 50% 398
9 Roke 25% 354
10 Rike 25% 166
11 Reak 75% 147
12 Ruke 25% 134
13 Reake 60% 101

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The surname Reek is the 5th most popular variant of Rooke.

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