Vere Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Vere Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Vere family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 10
Lace Maker 5
Female Servant 5
Blacksmith 3
Agricultural Labourer 2
Carder 2
Male Servant 2
Apprentice 1
Collier 1
Cutler 1
Doubber 1
Dyer 1
Merchants Ap 1
Shoemaker J 1
Velnet Dresser 1
Whitesmith 1
Man Servant 1
Banker 1
Carpenter 1
Compositor 1
Fishmonger 1
School Mistress 1
Tin Plate Worker 1
Waiter 1
Cotton Factory 1

Vere Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Over 50% 5,103
2 Vere 100% 1,868
3 Vear 50% 1,829
4 Vare 75% 916
5 Virr 50% 487
6 Iver 50% 484
7 Veare 80% 461
8 Vero 75% 403
9 Aver 50% 394
10 Ever 50% 321
11 Vore 75% 131
12 Varo 50% 120
13 Ivor 25% 108

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The surname Vere is the 2nd most popular variant of Over.

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