Tew Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Tew Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Tew family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 43
Female Servant 18
Independent 14
Farmer 10
Male Servant 6
Butcher 4
Potter 4
Carpenter 3
Lace Maker 3
Labourer 3
Stocking Man 3
Grocer 2
Publican 2
Stocking Maker 2
Laundress 2
Shoe Maker 2
Blacksmith 2
Pottery Burnisher Apprentice 2
Pottery Painter & Journeyman 2
Frame Work Kintter 2
Nurse Child 2
Corn Dealer 2
Coast Guard 1
Saddler 1
Draper 1

Tew Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Chew 50% 11,204
2 Tew 100% 7,788
3 Tow 67% 1,790
4 Towe 50% 1,236
5 Taw 67% 564
6 Two 33% 348

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The surname Tew is the 2nd most popular variant of Chew.

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