Hurley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hurley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hurley family

Profession Census Frequency
Labourer 62
Female Servant 39
Agricultural Labourer 29
Independent 28
Male Servant 20
Shoe Maker 11
Weaver 10
Farmer 8
Pauper 8
Apprentice 7
Laborer 7
Ag Labourer 6
Dress Maker 6
Carpenter 5
Porter 5
Wool Comber 5
Washer Woman 4
Tailor 4
Cotton Tenter 3
Coal Whipper 3
Gardener 3
Nurse 3
Slater 3
Blacksmith 3
Grocer 3

Hurley Surname Variants Ranking

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

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The surname Hurley is the 2nd most popular variant of Harley.

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