Shapley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shapley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shapley family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 37
Carpenter 11
Labourer 5
Agricultural Labourer 4
Silk Piecer 3
Annuitant 3
Domestic Servant 3
Dress Maker 3
Cotton Weaver 2
Silk Weaver 2
Butcher 2
Gardener 2
House Maid 2
Joiner 2
Mechanic 2
Servant 2
Assitant Chair Maker 1
Brazier & Tinplate Worker Master Employing 3 Men & 1
Cabinet Maker 1
Farmer Of 20 Acres 1
Cleaner 1
Errand Boy 1
Hooker 1
Iron Planner At Works 1
General Servant 1

Shapley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shipley 86% 19,960
2 Shepley 86% 5,759
3 Shapley 100% 2,244
4 Shiply 71% 302
5 Shopley 86% 174

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The surname Shapley is the 3rd most popular variant of Shipley.

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