Risby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Risby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Risby family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 21
Independent 8
Cotton Weaver 7
Female Servant 6
Male Servant 5
Cloth Worker 5
Labourer 5
Mason 4
Farmer 3
Fisherman 3
Publican 2
Weaver 2
Joiner 2
Male Pauper 1
Dress Maker 1
Flax Dresser 1
Fustian Cutter 1
Brewer 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Carpenter 1
Chandler 1
Clerk 1
Surgeon 1
Shoe Maker 1
Laundress 1

Risby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rusby 80% 2,868
2 Risby 100% 2,693
3 Roseby 67% 797
4 Reesby 67% 314
5 Rosby 80% 274
6 Risbey 83% 206
7 Rousby 67% 105

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The surname Risby is the 2nd most popular variant of Rusby.

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