Fay Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Fay Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Fay family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 26
Labourer 26
Female Servant 24
Independent 16
Cotton Weaver 6
Carpenter 6
Farmer 5
Male Servant 5
Cotton Spinner 4
Pupil 3
Lab 3
Yeoman 3
Tailor 3
Taylor 3
Clerk 3
Cabinet Maker 2
Smith 2
Apprentice 2
Bricklayer J 2
Servant 2
Dyer Apprentice 2
Gardener 2
Laundress 2
Plasterer 2
Shop Keeper 2

Fay Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Foy 67% 13,737
2 Fay 100% 8,591
3 Fee 33% 2,618
4 Fey 67% 1,849
5 Feay 75% 396
6 Foye 50% 355
7 Faye 75% 259
8 Fye 33% 248
9 Foay 75% 196

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The surname Fay is the 2nd most popular variant of Foy.

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