Wyer Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wyer Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wyer family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 68
Agricultural Labourer 27
Nail Maker 8
Blacksmith 7
Shoe Maker 6
Labourer 5
Waiter 5
Servant 5
House Servant 4
General Servant 4
Farmers Son 4
Dairy Maid 3
House Keeper 3
Charwoman 3
House Maid 3
Dress Maker 3
Laundress 3
Groom 3
Glover 2
Blacksmith Wife 2
Vetrinary Surgeon 2
Farmers Wife 2
Carpenter 2
Farmer 2
Errand Boy 2

Wyer Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wyer 100% 4,967
2 Wire 25% 3,136
3 Wyre 50% 580
4 Weyer 80% 278
5 Wayre 40% 232
6 Wayer 80% 134

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The surname Wyer is the most popular version of all its varients

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