Ryer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ryer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ryer family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 13
General Labourer 3
Dress Maker 1
Foreman Spirit 1
Assistant Draper 1
Grocer & Draper 1
Jeweller's Assistant 1
Paper Maker 1
Carpenter 1
Stay Maker 1
Domestic Servant 1
Lodging House Keeper 1
Shop Assistant 1
Book Folder 1
Coal Miner 1
Cotton Warehouseman 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Labourer Spin Maker 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Factory Hand 1
Hawker 1
Cricket Bat Maker 1
Buyer 1
Farm Servant 1
Engine & Machine Maker 1

Ryer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rayer 80% 705
2 Royer 80% 575
3 Ryer 100% 263

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The surname Ryer is the 3rd most popular variant of Rayer.

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