Heay Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Heay Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Heay family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 8
Housemaid Domestic 1
Ladies Outfitter Dress 1
Milliner Apprentice 1
Saddler 1
Ship Chandlers Apprentice 1
Grocer 1
Jeweller 1
Weaver 1
Governess Private 1
Silk Winder 1
Provision Merchant 1
Farm Labourer 1
Head Governess National School 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Coal Jagger Miner 1
Forge Labourer Iron 1
Labourer 1
Veterinary Surgeon M R C V S L 1
Veterinary Surgeons Wife 1
Tailor Employing 10 Men 1

Heay Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hay 75% 36,760
2 Hey 75% 19,967
3 Hoy 50% 10,486
4 Haye 50% 3,944
5 Hoye 25% 2,358
6 Hoey 50% 1,720
7 Heay 100% 425
8 Huey 50% 403
9 Hye 25% 380
10 Huy 50% 255

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The surname Heay is the 7th most popular variant of Hay.

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