Keye Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Keye Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Keye family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 4
Blacksmith 2
Cotton Winder 2
Woollen Weaver 2
Worsted Weaver 2
Licensed Victualler 1
General Labourer 1
Stone Mason 1
Turner 1
Lace Maker 1
Confectioners Assistant 1
Filler In Worsted Mill 1
House Keeper 1
Iron Moulders Labourer 1
Manager 1
Music Teacher 1
Upholsterer 1

Keye Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Kay 50% 85,028
2 Key 75% 32,408
3 Kaye 75% 27,763
4 Oakey 40% 5,180
5 Keay 50% 4,721
6 Okey 50% 1,867
7 Keey 50% 281
8 Keye 100% 163
9 Kye 75% 158

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The surname Keye is the 8th most popular variant of Kay.

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