Horley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Horley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Horley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 38
Male Servant 17
Female Servant 13
Blacksmith 9
Farmer 8
Independent 8
Labourer 7
Silk Weaver 6
Shoe Maker 3
Ag Lab 3
Laundress 3
Pupil 3
Agricultural Laborer 3
Publican 2
Pauper 2
Cotton Weaver 2
House Keeper 2
Shop Keeper 2
Grazier 2
Clerk 2
Copper Smith 2
Merchant 2
Frame Work Knitter 2
Male Labourer 2
Carrier 2

Horley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harley 83% 26,003
2 Hurley 83% 21,800
3 Horley 100% 6,468
4 Herley 83% 2,257
5 Hurly 67% 1,220
6 Hearley 71% 422
7 Harly 67% 403
8 Whorley 86% 355
9 Hearly 50% 191
10 Herly 67% 132
11 Hirley 83% 108

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The surname Horley is the 3rd most popular variant of Harley.

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