Conway Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Conway 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

Conway Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Conway family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 70
Female Servant 55
Independent 50
Agricultural Labourer 48
Shoe Maker 20
Tailor 18
Weaver 15
Butcher 11
Collier 11
Farmer 10
Dress Maker 9
Pupil 8
Joiner 8
Cotton Weaver 8
Blacksmith 7
Apprentice 7
Hawker 7
Mason 6
Male Servant 6
Milliner 6
Ag Lab 5
Tailor Journeyman 5
Wool Factor 4
Fustian Cutter 4
Pauper 4

Conway Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Conway 100% 32,266
2 Canaway 71% 694
3 Conaway 86% 309
4 Canway 83% 199

Did you know?

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

Search for the Conway family