Rover Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rover Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rover family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 4
Male Servant 3
Cotton Frame Tentor 2
Dress Maker 2
Labourer 1
Publican 1
Bobbiner 1
Green Grocer 1
Independent 1
Carrier 1
Hair Dresser 1
Wheelwright 1
Chemist Journeyman 1
Weaver 1
Wheel Wright 1
Draper 1
Tailor 1
Brick Layer 1
Clerk 1
Apprentice 1
Mariner 1
Watch Maker 1

Rover Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 River 80% 1,035
2 Reever 67% 749
3 Rover 100% 521
4 Riviere 57% 458
5 Raver 80% 238
6 Rever 80% 206

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The surname Rover is the 3rd most popular variant of River.

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