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
Scholar 7
General Labourer 6
Railway Labourer 5
Cotton Spinner 3
Painter 3
Silk Weaver 3
Carman 2
Fancy Trimmer 2
Cotton Spinner Piecer 2
Cotton Winder 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Blacksmith 2
Labourer Saw Mill 2
Bricklayer 2
Dress Maker 2
Grocer's Assistant 2
Cook Domestic 2
Carter On Farm 2
Carriers Son 2
General Trade Labourer 2
Living On Own Means 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Brick Maker 2
Charwoman 2
Horse Hair Weaver Brush 2

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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