Bruff Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bruff Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bruff family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 21
Colliery Labourer 3
General Servant Domestic 2
Harness Maker 2
Hitcher Sadler 2
Blade Maker 1
Cotton Cop Reeler 1
Journeyman Baker 1
Reeler Cotton Mill 1
Silversmith Finisher 1
Solicitor 1
Coach Stitcher 1
Cooper 1
Cooper Dry 1
General Dealers Shop 1
Modeller Engine And Machine Maker 1
Press Worker 1
Stay Fitting Press Worker White Metal 1
Type Maker 1
Assitant Porcelain Works 1
Dress Maker 1
Painter 1
Printer Compositor 1
Shoe Machinist 1
Whitesmith 1

Bruff Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Barff 60% 943
2 Bruff 100% 755
3 Braff 80% 152

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The surname Bruff is the 2nd most popular variant of Barff.

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