Ryley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ryley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ryley family

Profession Census Frequency
School 44
Private Means 13
None 7
Student 6
Dressmaker 5
Labourer 3
Clerk In Holy Orders 3
Housekeeper 3
Clerk 3
General Servant (domestic) 3
House Keeper 2
Nil 2
Weaver 2
Windon Cleaner 2
Bank Manager 2
Boarding House Keper 2
Confectioner Shop Keeper 2
Grocer Assistant 2
Drapers Apprentice 2
Machinist 2
Plasterer 2
Errand Boy 2
Scuttle Maker 2
Teacher 2
Coach Painter 2

Ryley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Riley 80% 156,045
2 Ryley 100% 6,380
3 Rilley 67% 1,218
4 Royley 83% 474
5 Rayley 83% 262

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The surname Ryley is the 2nd most popular variant of Riley.

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