Reys Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Reys Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Reys family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
At Home 5
Hat Maker 3
Painter 2
House Servant 2
School At Home 2
Widow Of A Working Jeweller 2
Greenwich Pensioner 2
Coalheaver 1
Lace Maker 1
Farmers Labourer 1
Shoe Maker 1
Bricklayer Labourer 1
Errand Boy 1
Sempstress 1
Weaver 1
Apprentice To Father 1
Carpenter 1
Farmer's Boy 1
Laundress 1
Master Mariner 1
Nurse 1
Publican 1
Rigger 1
Servant 1

Reys Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rees 75% 200,374
2 Reys 100% 481
3 Royse 60% 440
4 Roys 75% 401
5 Royes 60% 358
6 Rays 75% 339
7 Rayes 60% 256
8 Rase 25% 254
9 Reyes 80% 227
10 Raise 40% 103
11 Res 75% 101

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The surname Reys is the 2nd most popular variant of Rees.

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