Brimley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brimley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brimley family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 9
Living On Own Means 7
Carpenter 4
School 4
Bricklayer 3
Carpenter & Joiner 2
Dress Maker 2
House Painter 2
Cooper 2
Cotton Spinner 2
Lodging House Keeper's Assistant 2
Grocer Assistant 2
Laundress Wash 2
Tailor 2
Butlers Assistant 1
Coach Painter 1
Factory Hand 1
Carter General 1
Finisher Boot Man 1
Retired Baptist Minister 1
Shoe Lasters Foreman 1
Shoe Rivertter Boot Man 1
Tailoress 1
Cartridge Tool Maker 1
Domestic Servant 1

Brimley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bromley 86% 35,122
2 Bramley 86% 19,813
3 Bromiley 75% 2,416
4 Brimley 100% 2,102
5 Bromly 71% 436
6 Bromely 57% 411
7 Brumley 86% 402
8 Broomley 75% 276
9 Bramly 71% 245
10 Barmley 71% 215
11 Bromily 57% 176
12 Bromeley 75% 144

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The surname Brimley is the 4th most popular variant of Bromley.

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