Why Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Why 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

Why Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Why family

Profession Census Frequency
Cook Domestic 3
Cabinet & Chair Maker 3
General Labourer 3
Labourer Paper Mill 3
Builder Carman 2
Clerk 2
House Painter 2
Labourer 2
Laundress Wash 2
Telegraphist Messenger 2
Charwoman 2
Fisherman 1
Navy 1
Carpenter & Joiner 1
Chair Back Maker 1
Chair Polisher Cabinet Maker 1
Domestic General Servant 1
House Maid Domestic 1
Iron Monger 1
Lay Boy Paper Manufacturer 1
Machine Boy 1
None 1
Paper Maker 1
Paper Mill Engineer's Labourer O 10/3 1
Living On Parish Relief 1

Why Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wye 33% 2,885
2 Why 100% 1,226
3 Whye 75% 374
4 Whay 75% 163

Did you know?

The surname Why is the 2nd most popular variant of Wye.

Search for the Why family