Woolby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Woolby 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

Woolby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Woolby family

Profession Census Frequency
School 6
Bookseller Printer & Stationer 4
Private Means 2
Shopkeeper Berlin Wool Repository 2
Miner Horse Driver 2
Domestic Servant 1
Labourer (general) 1
Reeler 1
Taker Off 1
Engine Driver Railway 1
General Sewart (doureshi) 1
Grocer Assistant 1
Hosiery Glove Hand 1
Iron Moal 1
School Machine Hand 1
Baker 1
Heeping St House 1
House Dutis 1
Miner Hewer 1
Miner Horse Dr 1
Retired Lace Maker 1
Retired Bank Clerk 1
Seafaring Man 1
Uncertified School Teacher 1
Railway Engine Stokes 1

Woolby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wilby 67% 12,732
2 Welby 67% 2,580
3 Walby 67% 2,417
4 Woolby 100% 390
5 Walbey 50% 228
6 Wilbey 50% 224

Did you know?

The surname Woolby is the 4th most popular variant of Wilby.

Search for the Woolby family