Tory Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Tory ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Tory Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Tory family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 10
Wheelwright 2
Copper Miner 2
Landed Proprietor 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Dress Maker 2
Gardener 2
House Keeper 2
Labourer 2
Charwoman 1
Farmer Labourer 1
Straw Plaiter 1
Laundress 1
Shop Maker 1
Tailor 1
Baker Formerly Seaman 1
Baker Wife 1
Farmer Of 45 Acres Employing 1 Labourer 1
Farmer's Wife 1
Formerly Laundress 1
Servant 1
Carter 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Stone Labourer 1
Stone Labourer's Wife 1

Tory Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Try 75% 3,381
2 Troy 50% 1,865
3 Torry 80% 1,765
4 Tory 100% 960
5 Tray 50% 540
6 Torey 80% 356
7 Tery 75% 236
8 Tury 75% 209
9 Trye 50% 170
10 Teary 60% 157
11 Tary 75% 137
12 Trey 50% 133
13 Torrie 50% 130

Did you know?

The surname Tory is the 4th most popular variant of Try.

Search for the Tory family