Galloway Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Galloway Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Galloway family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 221
Agricultural Labourer 20
Cotton Weaver 16
Dress Maker 14
Woollen Cloth Weaver 14
House Servant 11
Coal Miner 11
Labourer 10
House Keeper 9
Servant 9
Laundress 7
Tailor 7
Carter 6
Gardener 6
Linen Weaver 6
General Servant 5
Needlewoman 5
Shoe Maker 5
Watch Maker 5
Fund Holder 4
Cook 4
Grocer 4
Farmer's Wife 4
Woollen Cloth Manufacturer 4
Woollen Weaver 4

Galloway Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Galloway 100% 15,187
2 Gallaway 88% 2,574
3 Gallway 88% 363
4 Golloway 88% 158
5 Galleway 88% 114
6 Gallwey 75% 103

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

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