Why Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Why Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Why family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 25
Agricultural Labourer 19
Labourer 6
Chair Maker 4
Lace Maker 4
Works In Paper Mill 4
House Servant 4
General Servant 3
Spinner Worsted 3
House Keeper 2
Paper Maker 2
Masons Labourer 2
Baker 1
Lane Maker 1
Labourer Wife 1
Framework Kniller 1
Grocer 1
Grocer Wife 1
Carter Farm 1
Carter's Wife 1
Beer Shop Keeper 1
Assistant 1
Stoker At Paper Mill 1
Masons Labourer Wife 1
Worsted Spinner 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

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

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